New Years Day
As it looks as though the weather is going to be marginal I suggest we do a reverse Tuki Tuki heading for Clive along Karamu Road, If the Weather is OK then we will go to gates on Kahuranakei Hill and return.
Monday 2nd
Better weather forecast with likely Southerly breezes
Bridge Pa, Torrins Hill, Elsthorpe Road, Otane return via Middle Road (100km)
Short ride return via Valley road from top of Torrins 60km
Tuesday
Invitational from CHB Cycling see other blogs.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Hastings Sunday Bunch Rides
An Invitation from CHB Cycling
Ramblers riders have been invited by CHB Cycling to participate in their first race of the New Year.
Day: Tuesday, January 3rd
Time: 4pm
Where: Hatuma Limeworks, Maharakeke Road
There will also be a social gathering afterwards at Pukeora Estate's cafe to de-brief how you've fared after too much xmas pud and how well your new year's resolutions are going!
Saturday 7th January 2012
Circuit: Ohiti Road Circuit
Venue: Pukehamoamoa School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Race Starter: Mike Lucinsky
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
This is the first race of the New Year. Remember you must be a fully paid up member for 2012 in order to be in the race-start database, and of course to be eligible for a race result. You must swipe your transponder at the race trailer before each Saturday race when we have electronic timing
The HUB/EMC 3-day Tour, 13th-15th January
Check out the stunning leader jerseys (modelled by stunning professionals) on the Hub Tour page (follow the link on www.ramblers.co.nz ).
Helpers are still needed so if you can be available for any part of the tour, please contact Wally Woods (Event Director) by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz or telephone 845-2202
Membership Renewal
Please ensure your have rejoined Ramblers and have paid your fees by the end of January.
Your transponder will NOT be entered into the 2012 database until confirmation of fully paid membership is received.
Riders who have not renewed their membership by February may find themselves unable to start a race.
There are TWO ways to Apply for Membership
1. Online
Go to https://memberdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=login&OrgID=6346
Renewing members must login before completing the online form.
If you do not know your BikeNZ password and user name either contact BikeNZ or email info@ramblers.co.nz, including your full name and birth date to request these.
If you renew online, please check that your contact details are current.
2. Manually
Download an application form from the RCC club website http://www.ramblers.co.nz/membership.asp
Complete and return this along with ALL relevant fees (including the BikeNZ component) to the Ramblers Cycling Club.
Do NOT post to BikeNZ unless you are applying for either a Technical Licence, or an International Licence Upgrade.
Where possible, please give a street address as well as a postal address as this helps with administration of mail-outs (which are sometimes hand-delivered).
Once your application has been confirmed (including payment), you will be entered into the Ramblers race and timing database.
However, it may take up to four weeks from the time the club receives your application until you receive your physical licence.
2012 B.R Turfrey Tour de Beautiful CHB
It’s not too late to register for the Tour de Beautiful in January.
Registrations and ride details can be found online through this link http://www.cyclingchb.co.nz/events/79-roger
La Femme Fun Ride
Online entries will be available in January but printed entry forms are available from the website. There are some fantastic spot prizes and race pack goodies. This event is being run on February 25th in conjunction with the NZCT Womens Tour stage 4. Have a look at the website for more details https://sites.google.com/a/bikemanawatu.co.nz/la-femme-fun-ride/home
Upcoming Events
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
11th January: Milford Mountain Classic
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012, Hastings
14th January: Round the Mountain, New Plymouth
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoa
21st January: Tour de Ranges, Auckland
21st-22nd January: WVCC 2Day Challenge, Martinborough
22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful, Central Hawkes Bay
25th-29th January: NZ Cycle Classic, Palmerston North
28th January: NZ Cycle Classic Gran Fondo, Palmerston North
4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill
11th- 12th February: Bev May Tour
12th-18th February: Wellington to Auckland 7 day Cycle Challenge
18th February: Art Deco Bicycle Belles Ride
18th February: The Rev, Hamilton
18th February: Moonshine Trail, Southland
22-24 February: "To Walk and Cycle" Conference, Hastings
22-26th February: NZ Women’s Tour, Manawatu
25th February: Le Femme Fun Ride, Manawatu
28th February - 3rd March: Rabodirect Age Group Track National Championship, Invercargill
3rd March: Karapoti Classic, Wellington
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
11th March: Kawhata Challenge, Waikato
11th March: Bush Cycle Challenge, Magatinoka
15th-18th March: BDO 4 day Tour, Northland
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th-18th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
18-25th March: Perth Bike Week, Australia (includes UCI Qualifier ITT and RR)
24th March: Grape Ride, Malborough
7th-9th April: TeA Junior Tour, Te Awamutu
14th-15th April: CRI Junior and Women’s Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
20th May: Laskey Cycles Manfield 6 hour challenge
14th-22nd April: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
Jeremy Yates takes third stage Tour de Vineyards
Jeremy Yates (Mico Pro Train) pipped Paddy Bevin ( Bissell Pro Cycling) on the 130 km third stage in the Nelson Based Tour. The pair put 44 seconds on Sam Horgan and Jason Christie to average 49.9 km/hr. The main bunch was 2:14 from the leaders.
With the street circuit remaining it looks as though Paddy will take GC honors with Jeremy 2nd @ 48 secs and Jason Christie 3rd. Jeremy will also take the KOM.
Kate Chilcott won the women's event (39.9 km/hr) , Sharlotte Lucas and Karen Fulton 3rd. Serena Sheridan finished in the bunch and looks likely to finish 2nd on GC behind Teresa Adam (Tri NZ Women), Ashleigh Neave and Hannah Van Kampen also finished in the main bunch with Ashleigh likely to finish 9th GC.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Tour de Vineyards Stage 2
Jeremy Yates (Mico Pro Train) finished third on the 195km Hill stage 30 secs behind Hamish Schreurs and Thomas Hubbard to bring himself to 3rd on GC at 51 seconds. Serena Sheridan (Mico Pro Train) also had a good day finishing 2nd 2:40 down on Triathlete Teresa Adam (Tri NZ team) and winner of the K1 to put herself 2nd on GC. Ashleigh Neave finished 9th on the 130km stage and sits on 9th GC @7:29. Hannah Van Kampen is 24th on GC @14:02, Ex Rambler Bruce Herron (Tasman Wheelers) finished 11th in the Masters Race and is 13th on GC@11:11.
Full Results: http://www.tasmanwheelers.co.nz/vineyards/tour-de-vineyards2011.htm
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Full Results: http://www.tasmanwheelers.co.nz/vineyards/tour-de-vineyards2011.htm
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tour de Vineyards 2011
Jeremy Yates (Mico Pro Train) had the best ride of the day for the Ramblers finishing 5th on stage 1 4 secs behind the winner Paddy Bevin (Bissell pro cycling). Fiancé Serena Sheridan (Mico Pro Train) 9=, Ashleigh Neave 20th and Hannah Van Kampen 32nd all finished in the bunch 5 seconds down on the women's winner Reta Trotman. Warrick Spence (Tasman Wheelers). won the stage in the Masters event with Kerry Harford finishing in the main bunch 1 minute behind.
Full results
http://www.tasmanwheelers.co.nz/vineyards/tour-de-vineyards2011.htm
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Full results
http://www.tasmanwheelers.co.nz/vineyards/tour-de-vineyards2011.htm
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
An Invitation from CHB Cycling
Ramblers riders have been invited by CHB Cycling to participate in their first race of the New Year.
Day: Tuesday, January 3rd
Time: 4pm
Where: Hatuma Limeworks, Maharakeke Road
“There will also be a social gathering afterwards at Pukeora Estate's cafe to de-brief how you've fared after too much xmas pud and how well your new year's resolutions are going!”
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Day: Tuesday, January 3rd
Time: 4pm
Where: Hatuma Limeworks, Maharakeke Road
“There will also be a social gathering afterwards at Pukeora Estate's cafe to de-brief how you've fared after too much xmas pud and how well your new year's resolutions are going!”
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Thursday Night Ride
This week’s Thursday ride (29th) is an Individual Time Trial on the Mutiny Road course, starting from 6pm.
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Ramblers women off to good start in Tour de Vineyards
Ashleigh Neave is the best placed from Ramblers 9th @ 43 seconds, Serena Sheridan ( Mico Pro Train) 11th @ 47 seconds and Hannah 18th @ 1:02 after the prologue at the Nelson based event all have kept themselves in contention in the 38 strong field. Gabrielle Vermont won the 10km event in 13:54.
Jeremy Yates (Mico Pro Train 22nd @ 1:20) in field of 90 riders, Jason Christie (Tinwald) leads.
Kerry Harford M3 (Cycling CHB) will be disappointed with his TT 20th 1:33 behind Dean Fulton M1( Fresh Choice) in the 30 strong Masters event.
Ray Dunstan M4 (Moa) 2nd @ 1sec.
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Jeremy Yates (Mico Pro Train 22nd @ 1:20) in field of 90 riders, Jason Christie (Tinwald) leads.
Kerry Harford M3 (Cycling CHB) will be disappointed with his TT 20th 1:33 behind Dean Fulton M1( Fresh Choice) in the 30 strong Masters event.
Ray Dunstan M4 (Moa) 2nd @ 1sec.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
World Tour cyclists line-up in RaboDirect National Championships
Four World Tour professionals will headline next month’s RaboDirect Elite Road National Championships in Christchurch.
The 2010 champion Jack Bauer (Garmin Cervelo), three-time world championship medallist Linda Villumsen (GreenEdge) and the RadioShack Nissan Trek pair of Jesse Sergent and George Bennett have all confirmed their entries.
The championships, in their third year in Christchurch, begin with the time trials over 40km (men and under-23 men) and 25km (women) on Friday 6 January at Lincoln College. The women’s road race over 123km is on Saturday and 186km men’s race on Sunday around a 15.6km lap that includes a testing climb up the Port Hills.
Missing from the start list is this year’s winner Hayden Roulston and Greg Henderson, both preparing for the Tour Down Under for their new pro teams – RadioShack Nissan Trek and Lotto Belisol respectively – while two-time national champion Julian Dean is recovering after fracturing his shoulder blade in a recent training camp in Australia with his new GreenEdge team.
Sergent, who will also start in the Tour Down Under, will be looking to build on his outstanding year on the road where he picked up a stunning three victories and has recently been in strong form on the track.
Bauer is preparing for his important first year in the big league, after earning his elevation to World Tour status after two years in the Pro Continental ranks. He is seen by the team bosses as a surprise packet in early season classics.
Bennett, who has been with RadioShack Nissan Trek’s under-23 development team, made the most of his trial as a stagiaire at the end of the season, and will have a real liking for the Dyers Pass climb.
Other leading men to line-up include the 2011 podium finisher Jeremy Yates who has ridden for the Turkish-based Manisaspor team this year, US-based pro Jeremy Vennell, Garmin-Cervelo development rider Tom Scully, in-form European-based pro Chris Macic and the pairing of Tim Gudsell and Scott Lyttle, from the former PureBlack line-up.
Villumsen returns to the national championships after finishing runner-up in the road race two years ago. She won silver medals at the Commonwealth Games and world championships in the time trial which was her third straight medal. Villumsen has moved to the new GreenEdge women’s line-up with her clear goal fixed on the London Olympics.
Olympic track hopefuls Jo Kiesanowski and Lauren Ellis will start in the road race along with talented professionals Emma Crum and Serena Sheridan and duathlon star Melanie Burke, who won the famed Zofingen race three months ago.
Former winner Vennell and defending champion Westley Gough will find Sergent a handful in the time trial, while Villumsen will be the rider to beat in the women’s timed test with challenges from defending champion Sonia Waddell and track specialists Alison Shanks, Jaime Nielsen and Ellis.
There will be a top line-up in the under-23 race led by last year’s road race champion Michael Vink, third overall, and time trial champion Jason Christie along with Tour of Southland winner Josh Atkins.
The championships will also recognise the BikeNZ Road and Track Riders of the Year to be announced at a special awards function on Friday 6 January.
Start lists and event details: http://www.elitenationals.co.nz/
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
The 2010 champion Jack Bauer (Garmin Cervelo), three-time world championship medallist Linda Villumsen (GreenEdge) and the RadioShack Nissan Trek pair of Jesse Sergent and George Bennett have all confirmed their entries.
The championships, in their third year in Christchurch, begin with the time trials over 40km (men and under-23 men) and 25km (women) on Friday 6 January at Lincoln College. The women’s road race over 123km is on Saturday and 186km men’s race on Sunday around a 15.6km lap that includes a testing climb up the Port Hills.
Missing from the start list is this year’s winner Hayden Roulston and Greg Henderson, both preparing for the Tour Down Under for their new pro teams – RadioShack Nissan Trek and Lotto Belisol respectively – while two-time national champion Julian Dean is recovering after fracturing his shoulder blade in a recent training camp in Australia with his new GreenEdge team.
Sergent, who will also start in the Tour Down Under, will be looking to build on his outstanding year on the road where he picked up a stunning three victories and has recently been in strong form on the track.
Bauer is preparing for his important first year in the big league, after earning his elevation to World Tour status after two years in the Pro Continental ranks. He is seen by the team bosses as a surprise packet in early season classics.
Bennett, who has been with RadioShack Nissan Trek’s under-23 development team, made the most of his trial as a stagiaire at the end of the season, and will have a real liking for the Dyers Pass climb.
Other leading men to line-up include the 2011 podium finisher Jeremy Yates who has ridden for the Turkish-based Manisaspor team this year, US-based pro Jeremy Vennell, Garmin-Cervelo development rider Tom Scully, in-form European-based pro Chris Macic and the pairing of Tim Gudsell and Scott Lyttle, from the former PureBlack line-up.
Villumsen returns to the national championships after finishing runner-up in the road race two years ago. She won silver medals at the Commonwealth Games and world championships in the time trial which was her third straight medal. Villumsen has moved to the new GreenEdge women’s line-up with her clear goal fixed on the London Olympics.
Olympic track hopefuls Jo Kiesanowski and Lauren Ellis will start in the road race along with talented professionals Emma Crum and Serena Sheridan and duathlon star Melanie Burke, who won the famed Zofingen race three months ago.
Former winner Vennell and defending champion Westley Gough will find Sergent a handful in the time trial, while Villumsen will be the rider to beat in the women’s timed test with challenges from defending champion Sonia Waddell and track specialists Alison Shanks, Jaime Nielsen and Ellis.
There will be a top line-up in the under-23 race led by last year’s road race champion Michael Vink, third overall, and time trial champion Jason Christie along with Tour of Southland winner Josh Atkins.
The championships will also recognise the BikeNZ Road and Track Riders of the Year to be announced at a special awards function on Friday 6 January.
Start lists and event details: http://www.elitenationals.co.nz/
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
Boxing Day Christmas Cake Toodle is on
Leaves Havelock North Clock Tower 8:00 am Boxing Day.
Meanders to Waipawa via River Road and returns a little quicker via Te Kura. (100km).
Social get together at Turks Garden Bar on return.
Tail vehicle required if anyone can assist please phone Steve Watson 0275478826
Meanders to Waipawa via River Road and returns a little quicker via Te Kura. (100km).
Social get together at Turks Garden Bar on return.
Tail vehicle required if anyone can assist please phone Steve Watson 0275478826
Thank You to all our Supporters, Sponsors, Suppliers, Volunteers, Marshals, Race-starters
2011 has been a full and busy year for Ramblers Cycling.
Thank you to all those who support Saturday racing, Thursday night rides, hosted events such as HUB/EMC Tour and Taupo-Napier, and associated events such as Tour of the Bay. Our volunteers (both rostered and those who just show up on the day to assist) ensure both successful racing and participation at a huge range of levels, abilities, ages and distances. It may be a ‘cliche’ but Ramblers really could not offer these opportunities without each and every one of you.
Special thanks to our very generous Club Sponsor, Heretaunga Building Society. Ramblers encourages its members to look at and consider the services offered by Heretaunga Building Society, and support them in return.
Thanks also to our Grade Sponsors; Revolution Bikes, Marewa Epic Cycles, Pedal Power, AvantiPlus, Grant White Autobody, Langley Twigg and Hub Cycle Centre. Our grade sponsors supply your race leader jerseys so when you can, stop and shop with them.
Some of our key events and our day-to-day running could not be completed without grants so we also thank Lion Foundation, Endeavour Community Trust, Pub Charity and Infinity Foundation for their support in 2011, and Lion Foundation also for their commitment to the HUB/EMC Tour again in 2012.
With Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year holidays imminent, we wish all members and supporters of the club all the best for your Summer break, and whatever form your celebrations take, we trust you enjoy time with family and friends, find some time for yourselves, and of course, get plenty of riding in ready for another fabulous year of cycling, fitness, competition and fun in 2012.
Thank you to all those who support Saturday racing, Thursday night rides, hosted events such as HUB/EMC Tour and Taupo-Napier, and associated events such as Tour of the Bay. Our volunteers (both rostered and those who just show up on the day to assist) ensure both successful racing and participation at a huge range of levels, abilities, ages and distances. It may be a ‘cliche’ but Ramblers really could not offer these opportunities without each and every one of you.
Special thanks to our very generous Club Sponsor, Heretaunga Building Society. Ramblers encourages its members to look at and consider the services offered by Heretaunga Building Society, and support them in return.
Thanks also to our Grade Sponsors; Revolution Bikes, Marewa Epic Cycles, Pedal Power, AvantiPlus, Grant White Autobody, Langley Twigg and Hub Cycle Centre. Our grade sponsors supply your race leader jerseys so when you can, stop and shop with them.
Some of our key events and our day-to-day running could not be completed without grants so we also thank Lion Foundation, Endeavour Community Trust, Pub Charity and Infinity Foundation for their support in 2011, and Lion Foundation also for their commitment to the HUB/EMC Tour again in 2012.
With Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year holidays imminent, we wish all members and supporters of the club all the best for your Summer break, and whatever form your celebrations take, we trust you enjoy time with family and friends, find some time for yourselves, and of course, get plenty of riding in ready for another fabulous year of cycling, fitness, competition and fun in 2012.
Saturday Racing
No Saturday racing this weekend, or next.
We return to Saturday racing in the New Year on 7th January. See you at Pukehamomoa School for a spin around the Ohiti Circuit.
We return to Saturday racing in the New Year on 7th January. See you at Pukehamomoa School for a spin around the Ohiti Circuit.
Thursday Series 6pm start
This Thursday (22) is the first Twyford Kermesse of the Thursday series. The race will be run in 3 groups, 6 laps, 5 laps and 4 laps (if there are sufficient riders). This is also summer solstice, the longest day, so you should have plenty of daylight to ride home afterwards.
Next Thursday (29th) is a Mutiny Road ITT.
Next Thursday (29th) is a Mutiny Road ITT.
RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
All the best to Ramblers competing these races over 6th-8th January.
We will be watching the results with interest.
If any of you want to send insider information through for eNews or the Blog, please email info@ramblers.co.nz
We will be watching the results with interest.
If any of you want to send insider information through for eNews or the Blog, please email info@ramblers.co.nz
Membership Renewal Reminder
Please ensure your have rejoined Ramblers and have paid your fees by the end of January.
Your transponder will NOT be entered into the 2012 database until confirmation of fully paid membership is received.
Riders who have not renewed their membership by February may find themselves unable to start a race.
You can renew online (details in previous enews). If you renew online, please check that your contact details are current.
You can renew manually by visiting the RCC club website for an application form http://www.ramblers.co.nz/membership.asp
Where possible, please give a street address as well as a postal address as this helps with administration of mail-outs (which are sometimes hand-delivered).
Once your application has been confirmed (including payment), you will be entered into the Ramblers race and timing database.
Your transponder will NOT be entered into the 2012 database until confirmation of fully paid membership is received.
Riders who have not renewed their membership by February may find themselves unable to start a race.
You can renew online (details in previous enews). If you renew online, please check that your contact details are current.
You can renew manually by visiting the RCC club website for an application form http://www.ramblers.co.nz/membership.asp
Where possible, please give a street address as well as a postal address as this helps with administration of mail-outs (which are sometimes hand-delivered).
Once your application has been confirmed (including payment), you will be entered into the Ramblers race and timing database.
The HUB/EMC 3-day Tour
This coming January, there will be 7 grades including two women’s grades (elite and B). There are not only leader jerseys, but also sprint and KOM jerseys (images of these should be online soon - click on the Hub Tour link on Ramblers home page).
If you are not riding this tour but are available to support the club in January on any of the days, there are still roles to be filled for marshals and drivers.
Please contact Wally Woods (Event Director) by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz
or telephone 845-2202
If you are not riding this tour but are available to support the club in January on any of the days, there are still roles to be filled for marshals and drivers.
Please contact Wally Woods (Event Director) by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz
or telephone 845-2202
2 Walk and Cycle Conference- register now!
The first ever joint NZ Walking and Cycling conference will be held from 22-24 February 2012 in Hastings. Over 70 speakers will be presenting - registration forms and a draft programme are now available. The focus of this conference is on everyday walking and cycling for transport, recreation and tourism. It encompasses all aspects of trips made by these "active modes" (including promotion, infrastructure, safety, policy and training) and their integration with each other, other travel options, and our lifestyles in general.
Early-bird registrations close today - 21 December. For more information or to register, go to: http://www.2walkandcycle.org.nz/
Early-bird registrations close today - 21 December. For more information or to register, go to: http://www.2walkandcycle.org.nz/
Cycle Use in Hastings Increases
Early results from the Hastings District Council's ‘annual cycle count’ show a significant increase in the number of riders since the Council's iWay initiative was launched (2010). HDC received $4.1m in funding from NZTA’s ‘Model Communities Project’ and aimed to make it easier and safer to ride or walk throughout Hastings, and hopefully increase the number of people who walk or bike.
So far Council's annual cycle count has been completed on 15 of 37 sites which are monitored throughout the area and the results have been compared with the figures gathered from the same sites and weeks in 2010/11. Of the 15 sites, seven have shown a significant increase in the number of cyclists. The overall figures from the 15 sites show a 23% increase cyclists on these roads.
Read more here: http://www.voxy.co.nz/lifestyle/cycle-use-hastings-shows-significant-rise/5/110692
So far Council's annual cycle count has been completed on 15 of 37 sites which are monitored throughout the area and the results have been compared with the figures gathered from the same sites and weeks in 2010/11. Of the 15 sites, seven have shown a significant increase in the number of cyclists. The overall figures from the 15 sites show a 23% increase cyclists on these roads.
Read more here: http://www.voxy.co.nz/lifestyle/cycle-use-hastings-shows-significant-rise/5/110692
2012 B.R Turfrey Tour de Beautiful CHB
Remember to register for the Tour de Beautiful in January.
Registrations and ride details can be found online through this link http://www.cyclingchb.co.nz/events/79-roger
Registrations and ride details can be found online through this link http://www.cyclingchb.co.nz/events/79-roger
Research: Cyclists have Lower Exposure to Air Pollutants
NZTA have released a new report from a project designed to "assess the comparative risk associated with exposure to traffic pollution when travelling via different transport modes in New Zealand cities".
The good news for cyclists is that, as previous research in other parts of the world has already indicated, people on bikes are generally exposed to lower levels of air pollutants than people in cars or buses. The key results of this research are:
• Car drivers are consistently exposed to the highest average levels of carbon monoxide (CO).
• On-road cyclists are exposed to higher levels of CO, particulates (PM1) and ultra-fine particles (UFPs) than off-road cyclists.
• Car drivers and bus passengers are exposed to higher average levels of UFP than cyclists.
• Locating cycle paths just a short distance from roads can reduce pollution exposure significantly.
Download the full report here: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/research/reports/457/
The good news for cyclists is that, as previous research in other parts of the world has already indicated, people on bikes are generally exposed to lower levels of air pollutants than people in cars or buses. The key results of this research are:
• Car drivers are consistently exposed to the highest average levels of carbon monoxide (CO).
• On-road cyclists are exposed to higher levels of CO, particulates (PM1) and ultra-fine particles (UFPs) than off-road cyclists.
• Car drivers and bus passengers are exposed to higher average levels of UFP than cyclists.
• Locating cycle paths just a short distance from roads can reduce pollution exposure significantly.
Download the full report here: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/research/reports/457/
Research: Are we reaching 'peak car'?
Experts say our love affair with the automobile is ending, and that could change much more than how we get around – it presents both an opportunity and an imperative to rethink how we build cities, how governments budget and even the contours of the political landscape.The most detailed picture of the trend comes from the United States, where the distance driven by Americans per capita each year flat-lined at the turn of the century and has been dropping for six years. By last Spring, Americans were driving the same distance as they had in 1998. This data is mirrored in Europe, Australia and Japan.
Read more here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/are-we-reaching-peak-car/article2210139/singlepage/
Read more here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/are-we-reaching-peak-car/article2210139/singlepage/
2012 UCI World Cycling Tour (UWCT), Perth Qualifying Event
The 2012 UCI World Cycling Tour (UWCT) Qualifying Event is returning to Perth for its second year in March 2012.
Thursday March 22: Individual Time Trial, Rottnest Island
Sunday 25 March: Road Race, Kings Park and the Perth CBD
Through qualifier events such as this, riders (both amateur and professional) can obtain a place to participate in the UWCT Final.
These qualifiers are part of a range of cycling activities happening during Perth Bike Week from 18-25 March including the Freeway Bike Ride, hosted rides and the Perth International Track Grand Prix. There is also an option to ride as a corporate team. Registrations to be a part of this unique event are now open.
For more information please head to the event website http://www.uwctperth.com.au/
or contact Event Coordinator, Indi French info@cicevents.com.au
Thursday March 22: Individual Time Trial, Rottnest Island
Sunday 25 March: Road Race, Kings Park and the Perth CBD
Through qualifier events such as this, riders (both amateur and professional) can obtain a place to participate in the UWCT Final.
These qualifiers are part of a range of cycling activities happening during Perth Bike Week from 18-25 March including the Freeway Bike Ride, hosted rides and the Perth International Track Grand Prix. There is also an option to ride as a corporate team. Registrations to be a part of this unique event are now open.
For more information please head to the event website http://www.uwctperth.com.au/
or contact Event Coordinator, Indi French info@cicevents.com.au
Upcoming Events
27th-31st December: Tour de Vineyards, Tasman District
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
11th January: Milford Mountain Classic
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012, Hastings
14th January: Round the Mountain, New Plymouth
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
21st January: Tour de Ranges, Auckland
21st-22nd January: WVCC 2Day Challenge, Martinborough
22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful, Central Hawkes Bay
25th-29th January: NZ Cycle Classic, Palmerston North
28th January: NZ Cycle Classic Gran Fondo, Palmerston North
4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill
11th- 12th February: Bev May Tour
12th-18th February: Wellington to Auckland 7 day Cycle Challenge
18th February: Art Deco Bicycle Belles Ride, Napier
18th February: The Rev, Hamilton
18th February: Moonshine Trail, Southland
22-24 February: "To Walk and Cycle" Conference, Hastings
22-26th February: NZ Women’s Tour, Manawatu
25th February: Le Femme Fun Ride, Manawatu
28th February - 3rd March: Rabodirect Age Group Track National Championship, Invercargill
3rd March: Karapoti Classic, Wellington
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
11th March: Kawhata Challenge, Waikato
11th March: Bush Cycle Challenge, Magatinoka
15th-18th March: BDO 4 day Tour, Northland
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th-18th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
18-25th March: Perth Bike Week, Australia (includes UCI Qualifier ITT and RR)
24th March: Grape Ride, Malborough
7th-9th April: TeA Junior Tour, Te Awamutu
14th-15th April: CRI Junior and Women’s Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
20th May: Laskey Cycles Manfeild 6 hour challenge
14th-22nd April: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
11th January: Milford Mountain Classic
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012, Hastings
14th January: Round the Mountain, New Plymouth
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
21st January: Tour de Ranges, Auckland
21st-22nd January: WVCC 2Day Challenge, Martinborough
22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful, Central Hawkes Bay
25th-29th January: NZ Cycle Classic, Palmerston North
28th January: NZ Cycle Classic Gran Fondo, Palmerston North
4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill
11th- 12th February: Bev May Tour
12th-18th February: Wellington to Auckland 7 day Cycle Challenge
18th February: Art Deco Bicycle Belles Ride, Napier
18th February: The Rev, Hamilton
18th February: Moonshine Trail, Southland
22-24 February: "To Walk and Cycle" Conference, Hastings
22-26th February: NZ Women’s Tour, Manawatu
25th February: Le Femme Fun Ride, Manawatu
28th February - 3rd March: Rabodirect Age Group Track National Championship, Invercargill
3rd March: Karapoti Classic, Wellington
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
11th March: Kawhata Challenge, Waikato
11th March: Bush Cycle Challenge, Magatinoka
15th-18th March: BDO 4 day Tour, Northland
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th-18th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
18-25th March: Perth Bike Week, Australia (includes UCI Qualifier ITT and RR)
24th March: Grape Ride, Malborough
7th-9th April: TeA Junior Tour, Te Awamutu
14th-15th April: CRI Junior and Women’s Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
20th May: Laskey Cycles Manfeild 6 hour challenge
14th-22nd April: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Hastings Sunday Ride (18th December)
Leaving Outside Rebel Sport Heretaunga Street Hastings 8:00 am
Omahu Road, Swamp Road, Dartmaoor Road, Sacred Hill to end of road return via Apley, Church Road, Meannee, Pakowhai. (90Km)
Short ride turn right into Apley (65km)
Omahu Road, Swamp Road, Dartmaoor Road, Sacred Hill to end of road return via Apley, Church Road, Meannee, Pakowhai. (90Km)
Short ride turn right into Apley (65km)
Saturday Racing: 17th December
Circuit: Mutiny Road
Venue: Arohanui Centre
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Race Starter: Don Kennedy
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Whether you are racing or supporting, we ask that you please enter the race day emergency number in your mobile phone.
Venue: Arohanui Centre
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Race Starter: Don Kennedy
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Whether you are racing or supporting, we ask that you please enter the race day emergency number in your mobile phone.
Video Filming at Ramblers Races
Buff the bike, shine the shoes and get your ramblers kit on this weekend. We'll be filming footage for a new cycling video at the next two races so grab your chance for facebook fame and join in. Most filming will be done while you are all racing but if you would like to stay behind after the race we'll also stage a few shots too. The video is designed to promote Ramblers so please wear your club kit if you have one.
Reminder about G Grade Racing
Due to help from generous volunteers G Grade will revert to mentored training races for the first few races of the Summer Series. The distances will be shorter than advertised in the Summer Race Programme, so G Graders wishing to ride the advertised distances (and RACE for all of it) are invited to ride in F Grade.
The Hub EMC 3-day Tour
If you are not riding this tour but are available to support the club in January on any of the days, there are still roles to be filled for marshals and drivers.
Please contact Wally Woods (Event Director) by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz or telephone 845-2202
Please contact Wally Woods (Event Director) by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz or telephone 845-2202
iWay Cycling & Walking Link to Extend to Havelock North
A three metre wide, offroad pathway is to be constructed on the northern side of Havelock Road, beginning between the outskirts of the city and the roundabout at St Georges Road. It will extend to the bridge over the Karamu Stream and features a 400 metre boardwalk above an open storm drain at the Havelock North end of the pathway, alongside Strawberry Patch. Currently around 18,000 vehicles travel along Havelock Road each day and that is expected to rise significantly over the next 20 years. Research has also found that most vehicles travelling along the road only carry one person who is travelling less than five kilometres.
Hastings Deputy Mayor Cynthia Bowers says “Havelock Road is the major transport link between Hastings and Havelock North and the new pathway is the first part of a long term project which aims to ensure that the road meets the needs of the community for many years to come. This is one of four key routes that have been identified in the iWay walking and cycling strategy for Hastings and when completed, promises to be a great boost for the large and growing number of walkers and cyclists around the district. Many people choose to cycle between Hastings and Havelock North each day for work and pleasure and the new cycleway will ensure that this can be done in a safe and easy way.”
For more information contact Ross Holden (iWay Communications Manager) 871 5056 or 027 275 5205
Hastings Deputy Mayor Cynthia Bowers says “Havelock Road is the major transport link between Hastings and Havelock North and the new pathway is the first part of a long term project which aims to ensure that the road meets the needs of the community for many years to come. This is one of four key routes that have been identified in the iWay walking and cycling strategy for Hastings and when completed, promises to be a great boost for the large and growing number of walkers and cyclists around the district. Many people choose to cycle between Hastings and Havelock North each day for work and pleasure and the new cycleway will ensure that this can be done in a safe and easy way.”
For more information contact Ross Holden (iWay Communications Manager) 871 5056 or 027 275 5205
Membership Renewal Reminder
Please ensure your have rejoined Ramblers and have paid your fees by the end of January.
Your transponder will NOT be entered into the 2012 database until confirmation of fully paid membership is received.
Riders who have not renewed their membership by February may find themselves unable to start a race.
You can renew online (details in previous enews). If you renew online, please check that your contact details are current.
You can renew manually by visiting the RCC club website for an application form http://www.ramblers.co.nz/membership.asp
Where possible, please give a street address as well as a postal address as this helps with administration of mail-outs (which are sometimes hand-delivered).
Once your application has been confirmed (including payment), you will be entered into the Ramblers race and timing database.
Your transponder will NOT be entered into the 2012 database until confirmation of fully paid membership is received.
Riders who have not renewed their membership by February may find themselves unable to start a race.
You can renew online (details in previous enews). If you renew online, please check that your contact details are current.
You can renew manually by visiting the RCC club website for an application form http://www.ramblers.co.nz/membership.asp
Where possible, please give a street address as well as a postal address as this helps with administration of mail-outs (which are sometimes hand-delivered).
Once your application has been confirmed (including payment), you will be entered into the Ramblers race and timing database.
2012 B.R Turfrey Tour de Beautiful CHB
A reminder that registrations for the Tour de Beautiful (Sunday 22nd January 2012) are now open.
Registrations and ride details can be found online through this link http://www.cyclingchb.co.nz/events/79-roger
Registrations and ride details can be found online through this link http://www.cyclingchb.co.nz/events/79-roger
Upcoming Events
27th-31st December: Tour de Vineyards, Tasman District
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
11th January: Milford Mountain Classic
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012, Hastings
14th January: Round the Mountain, New Plymouth
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
21st January: Tour de Ranges, Auckland
21st-22nd January: WVCC 2Day Challenge, Martinborough
22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful, Central Hawkes Bay
25th-29th January: NZ Cycle Classic, Palmerston North
28th January: NZ Cycle Classic Gran Fondo, Palmerston North
4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill
11th- 12th February: Bev May Tour
12th-18th February: Wellington to Auckland 7 day Cycle Challenge
18th February: Art Deco Bicycle Belles Ride, Napier
18th February: The Rev, Hamilton
18th February: Moonshine Trail, Southland
22-24 February: "To Walk and Cycle" Conference, Hastings
22-26th February: NZ Women’s Tour, Manawatu
25th February: Le Femme Fun Ride, Manawatu
28th February - 3rd March: Rabodirect Age Group Track National Championship, Invercargill
3rd March: Karapoti Classic, Wellington
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
11th March: Kawhata Challenge, Waikato
11th March: Bush Cycle Challenge, Magatinoka
15th-18th March: BDO 4 day Tour, Northland
15th-16th March: Oceania Road Championships, Southland
17th-18th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
24th March: Grape Ride, Malborough
7th-9th April: TeA Junior Tour, Te Awamutu
14th-15th April: CRI Junior and Women’s Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
20th May: Laskey Cycles Manfeild 6 hour challenge
14th-22nd April: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
11th January: Milford Mountain Classic
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012, Hastings
14th January: Round the Mountain, New Plymouth
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
21st January: Tour de Ranges, Auckland
21st-22nd January: WVCC 2Day Challenge, Martinborough
22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful, Central Hawkes Bay
25th-29th January: NZ Cycle Classic, Palmerston North
28th January: NZ Cycle Classic Gran Fondo, Palmerston North
4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill
11th- 12th February: Bev May Tour
12th-18th February: Wellington to Auckland 7 day Cycle Challenge
18th February: Art Deco Bicycle Belles Ride, Napier
18th February: The Rev, Hamilton
18th February: Moonshine Trail, Southland
22-24 February: "To Walk and Cycle" Conference, Hastings
22-26th February: NZ Women’s Tour, Manawatu
25th February: Le Femme Fun Ride, Manawatu
28th February - 3rd March: Rabodirect Age Group Track National Championship, Invercargill
3rd March: Karapoti Classic, Wellington
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
11th March: Kawhata Challenge, Waikato
11th March: Bush Cycle Challenge, Magatinoka
15th-18th March: BDO 4 day Tour, Northland
15th-16th March: Oceania Road Championships, Southland
17th-18th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
24th March: Grape Ride, Malborough
7th-9th April: TeA Junior Tour, Te Awamutu
14th-15th April: CRI Junior and Women’s Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
20th May: Laskey Cycles Manfeild 6 hour challenge
14th-22nd April: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
Monday, December 12, 2011
Important Information for Ramblers Juniors Cycling Camp at Waimarama
This is an annual training camp which focuses on skills training and development of a supportive team mentality. In the past, experienced cyclists have run short workshops on skills, nutrition and bike maintenance. Coach, Ivar Hopman, runs a tight ship but never-the-less insists on fun (a mandatory requirement of the 4 days).
There is a small cost, but Ramblers subsidises this experience for our juniors. Thank you to Pub Charity for their support.
If you are interested, please contact Ivar 06 835 7058 / 021451588 or ivar.hopman@teamcoach.net.nz
Waimarama Camp Flyer Here : http://www.ramblers.co.nz/BlogFiles/Campflyer2011.pdf
Waimarama Camp Waiver Here: http://www.ramblers.co.nz/BlogFiles/CampWaiver2011.pdf
There is a small cost, but Ramblers subsidises this experience for our juniors. Thank you to Pub Charity for their support.
If you are interested, please contact Ivar 06 835 7058 / 021451588 or ivar.hopman@teamcoach.net.nz
Waimarama Camp Flyer Here : http://www.ramblers.co.nz/BlogFiles/Campflyer2011.pdf
Waimarama Camp Waiver Here: http://www.ramblers.co.nz/BlogFiles/CampWaiver2011.pdf
Friday, December 9, 2011
Christmas Cake Tootle
Don't forget the Annual Christmas Cake Tootle (Boxing Day Monday 26th )
Social Ride Leaving from Havelock North Clock Tower 8:00am
Social Ride Leaving from Havelock North Clock Tower 8:00am
Hastings Sunday Ride 12 December
Leaving 8:00am Outside Rebel Sport Heretaunga Street W Hastings
Omahu, Sherenden, Otamuri, Whanawhana, Ohiti Road Ret (105km)
Short Ride Omahu, Sherenden, Crownthorpe Settlement Ret (65 km)
Omahu, Sherenden, Otamuri, Whanawhana, Ohiti Road Ret (105km)
Short Ride Omahu, Sherenden, Crownthorpe Settlement Ret (65 km)
Saturday Racing: 10th December 2011
Circuit: Apley Road circuit (clockwise)
Venue: Puketapu School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: A-D 52km; E-F 26km; G 20km
Race Starter: Owen Cleverton
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Please swipe your transponder at the race trailer before each Saturday race.
Venue: Puketapu School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: A-D 52km; E-F 26km; G 20km
Race Starter: Owen Cleverton
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Please swipe your transponder at the race trailer before each Saturday race.
G Grade Racing
Due to help from generous volunteers G Grade will revert to mentored training races for the first few races of the Summer Series. The distances will be shorter than advertised in the Summer Race Programme, so G Graders wishing to ride the advertised distances (and RACE for all of it) are invited to ride in F Grade.
This Saturday, G Grade will ride to Dartmoor and return (20km).
This Saturday, G Grade will ride to Dartmoor and return (20km).
Thursday Series
Yesterday evening, the first Thursday Swamp Road ITT for the series was held. With 35 riders, the ride was hotly contested with 7/100 of a second deciding fastest time for Brendon Vesty ahead of Jeremy Vennell.
Next week: Te Mata Peak Hill Climb
Next week: Te Mata Peak Hill Climb
NEXT WEEK: Waimarama Junior Cycling Camp
Yes, it’s time for our juniors to take their bikes to Waiamarama again. 14th-17th December.
This is an annual training camp which focuses on skills training and development of a supportive team mentality. In the past, experienced cyclists have run short workshops on skills, nutrition and bike maintenance. Coach, Ivar Hopman, runs a tight ship but never-the-less insists on fun (a mandatory requirement of the 4 days).
There is a small cost, but Ramblers subsidises this experience for our juniors. Thank you to Pub Charity for their support.
If you are interested, please contact Ivar 06 835 7058 / 021451588 or ivar.hopman@teamcoach.net.nz
This is an annual training camp which focuses on skills training and development of a supportive team mentality. In the past, experienced cyclists have run short workshops on skills, nutrition and bike maintenance. Coach, Ivar Hopman, runs a tight ship but never-the-less insists on fun (a mandatory requirement of the 4 days).
There is a small cost, but Ramblers subsidises this experience for our juniors. Thank you to Pub Charity for their support.
If you are interested, please contact Ivar 06 835 7058 / 021451588 or ivar.hopman@teamcoach.net.nz
Entries close today for Elite National Championships
Entries close today for the RaboDirect Criterium Elite Road National Championships (6-8th January 2012, Christchurch)
Copy and paste this link in to your browser to enter
https://sitedesq.imgstg.com/eventsregform/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_event_detail&EventID=11026&OrgID=6346
No late entries will be accepted for the RaboDirect Elite Road National Championships.
Unlike previous years, you need to enter yourself via the online system, not through your centre. If you are part of a NZ domestic trade team please contact your team for entry.
To enter, login with the same username and password that you use to apply for licences.
If you have any questions about the online entry for the event please contact BikeNZ on 09 630 5780 or admin@bikenz.org.nz
Copy and paste this link in to your browser to enter
https://sitedesq.imgstg.com/eventsregform/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_event_detail&EventID=11026&OrgID=6346
No late entries will be accepted for the RaboDirect Elite Road National Championships.
Unlike previous years, you need to enter yourself via the online system, not through your centre. If you are part of a NZ domestic trade team please contact your team for entry.
To enter, login with the same username and password that you use to apply for licences.
If you have any questions about the online entry for the event please contact BikeNZ on 09 630 5780 or admin@bikenz.org.nz
Tonight: BMW Northshore Grand Prix and RaboDirect Criterium National Championships
If you are in Auckland this evening and want something to to do, you can be a rider or a spectator in Takapuna. The Jerry Clayton BMW North Shore Grand Prix is hosting the RaboDirect Criterium National Championships, and the 9th edition of this iconic Takapuna event will play host to some of the fastest athletes in the country.
All the best to Ramblers Serena Sheridan, Westley Gough and Jeremy Yates.
Excerpt: Press Release
Olympic hopeful Kaytee Boyd will look to defend her 2010 Championship title against the likes of BikeNZ Track teammate Rushlee Buchanan along with the experienced Serena Sheridan.
The SUBWAY Pro Cycling line-up led by Peter Latham & Westley Gough will bring a wealth of experience to Hurstmere Rd. Latham, a two-time previous winner of the event and Gough will both carry fine form off a recent intensive training camp with the BikeNZ Track Team.
Perennial strong man Jeremy Yates (Mico-Protrain) along with Oceania Track Champion Myron Simpson (Jerry Clayton BMW) & Chris Macic (Jerry Clayton BMW) will certainly be in the fight to wear the silver fern as RaboDirect Criterium National champion for 2012.
Entries remain open until racing starts in 5 grades - U17 Girls, U17 Boys,Age Group/Masters (non-championship), Elite Women & Elite Men.
Racing from 5.30pm - Hurstmere Rd - Takapuna - North Shore - Auckland
More marshalls are required from 4.30pm to ensure the event runs safely... so if you are there to watch or support but would like to help, please contact peter@smartsport.co.nz
http://www.smartsport.co.nz/
All the best to Ramblers Serena Sheridan, Westley Gough and Jeremy Yates.
Excerpt: Press Release
Olympic hopeful Kaytee Boyd will look to defend her 2010 Championship title against the likes of BikeNZ Track teammate Rushlee Buchanan along with the experienced Serena Sheridan.
The SUBWAY Pro Cycling line-up led by Peter Latham & Westley Gough will bring a wealth of experience to Hurstmere Rd. Latham, a two-time previous winner of the event and Gough will both carry fine form off a recent intensive training camp with the BikeNZ Track Team.
Perennial strong man Jeremy Yates (Mico-Protrain) along with Oceania Track Champion Myron Simpson (Jerry Clayton BMW) & Chris Macic (Jerry Clayton BMW) will certainly be in the fight to wear the silver fern as RaboDirect Criterium National champion for 2012.
Entries remain open until racing starts in 5 grades - U17 Girls, U17 Boys,Age Group/Masters (non-championship), Elite Women & Elite Men.
Racing from 5.30pm - Hurstmere Rd - Takapuna - North Shore - Auckland
More marshalls are required from 4.30pm to ensure the event runs safely... so if you are there to watch or support but would like to help, please contact peter@smartsport.co.nz
http://www.smartsport.co.nz/
Membership Renewal Reminder
Please ensure your have rejoined Ramblers and have paid your fees by the end of January.
Your transponder will NOT be entered into the 2012 database until confirmation of fully paid membership is received.
Riders who have not renewed their membership by February may find themselves unable to start a race.
You can renew online (details in previous enews). If you renew online, please check that your contact details are current.
You can renew manually by visiting the RCC club website for an application form http://www.ramblers.co.nz/membership.asp
Where possible, please give a street address as well as a postal address as this helps with administration of mail-outs (which are sometimes hand-delivered).
Once your application has been confirmed (including payment), you will be entered into the Ramblers race and timing database.
Your transponder will NOT be entered into the 2012 database until confirmation of fully paid membership is received.
Riders who have not renewed their membership by February may find themselves unable to start a race.
You can renew online (details in previous enews). If you renew online, please check that your contact details are current.
You can renew manually by visiting the RCC club website for an application form http://www.ramblers.co.nz/membership.asp
Where possible, please give a street address as well as a postal address as this helps with administration of mail-outs (which are sometimes hand-delivered).
Once your application has been confirmed (including payment), you will be entered into the Ramblers race and timing database.
Wanganui Track Cycling Summer
Wanganui has extended a welcome to all visitors to join them on the track over Summer. For a full event calendar, please copy and paste this link into your browser.
http://www.sportsground.co.nz/files/Site/864/6/Pdf/111125092111FAJKPVBC.pdf
http://www.sportsground.co.nz/files/Site/864/6/Pdf/111125092111FAJKPVBC.pdf
2012 B.R Turfrey Tour de Beautiful CHB
A reminder that registrations for the Tour de Beautiful (Sunday 22nd January 2012) are now open.
Registrations and ride details can be found online through this link http://www.cyclingchb.co.nz/events/79-roger
Registrations and ride details can be found online through this link http://www.cyclingchb.co.nz/events/79-roger
Le Femme Fun Ride: 25 February 2012
This is a Womens Only ride and will be held in conjunction with the NZCT Womens Tour that will be held in the Manawatu at the end of February.
There are 2 courses to suit different fitness levels: 25km short course 48km long course.
For more information please copy and paste this link into your browser http://www.bikemanawatu.co.nz/index.php/club-news/707-womans-ride-new-and-exciting-event.
Entry fee $40 includes electronic timing, race pack and lunch.
Late entry fee of an extra $10 will apply after 18th February 2012.
Online entries opening soon.
There are 2 courses to suit different fitness levels: 25km short course 48km long course.
For more information please copy and paste this link into your browser http://www.bikemanawatu.co.nz/index.php/club-news/707-womans-ride-new-and-exciting-event.
Entry fee $40 includes electronic timing, race pack and lunch.
Late entry fee of an extra $10 will apply after 18th February 2012.
Online entries opening soon.
BikeWise Challenge: Register your team online!
You can register your organisation for the Bike Wise Challenge 2012 online at http://www.bikewise.co.nz/
If you have enquiries or need assistance, call the BikeWise freephone 0508 BY BIKE (0508 29 2453) or email at bikewise@nzta.govt.nz
If you have enquiries or need assistance, call the BikeWise freephone 0508 BY BIKE (0508 29 2453) or email at bikewise@nzta.govt.nz
Upcoming Events
9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland
10th December: Rice Mountain Classic
11th December: Telstra Clear Cycle Challenge, Auckland
11th December: Levin Track Carnival
27th-31st December: Tour de Vineyards, Tasman District
10th December: Rice Mountain Classic
11th December: Telstra Clear Cycle Challenge, Auckland
11th December: Levin Track Carnival
27th-31st December: Tour de Vineyards, Tasman District
2012
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
11th January: Milford Mountain Classic
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012, Hastings
14th January: Round the Mountain, New Plymouth
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
21st January: Tour de Ranges, Auckland
21st-22nd January: WVCC 2Day Challenge, Martinborough
22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful, Central Hawkes Bay
25th-29th January: NZ Cycle Classic, Palmerston North
28th January: NZ Cycle Classic Gran Fondo, Palmerston North
4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill
11th- 12th February: Bev May Tour
12th-18th February: Wellington to Auckland 7 day Cycle Challenge
18th February: Art Deco Bicycle Belles Ride
18th February: The Rev, Hamilton
18th February: Moonshine Trail, Southland
22-24 February: "To Walk and Cycle" Conference, Hastings
22-26th February: NZ Women’s Tour, Manawatu
25th February: Le Femme Fun Ride, Manawatu
28th February - 3rd March: Rabodirect Age Group Track National Championship, Invercargill
3rd March: Karapoti Classic, Wellington
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
11th March: Kawhata Challenge, Waikato
11th March: Bush Cycle Challenge, Magatinoka
15th-18th March: BDO 4 day Tour, Northland
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th-18th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
24th March: Grape Ride, Malborough
7th-9th April: TeA Junior Tour, Te Awamutu
14th-15th April: CRI Junior and Women’s Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
20th May: Laskey Cycles Manfeild 6 hour challenge
14th-22nd April: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
11th January: Milford Mountain Classic
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012, Hastings
14th January: Round the Mountain, New Plymouth
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
21st January: Tour de Ranges, Auckland
21st-22nd January: WVCC 2Day Challenge, Martinborough
22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful, Central Hawkes Bay
25th-29th January: NZ Cycle Classic, Palmerston North
28th January: NZ Cycle Classic Gran Fondo, Palmerston North
4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill
11th- 12th February: Bev May Tour
12th-18th February: Wellington to Auckland 7 day Cycle Challenge
18th February: Art Deco Bicycle Belles Ride
18th February: The Rev, Hamilton
18th February: Moonshine Trail, Southland
22-24 February: "To Walk and Cycle" Conference, Hastings
22-26th February: NZ Women’s Tour, Manawatu
25th February: Le Femme Fun Ride, Manawatu
28th February - 3rd March: Rabodirect Age Group Track National Championship, Invercargill
3rd March: Karapoti Classic, Wellington
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
11th March: Kawhata Challenge, Waikato
11th March: Bush Cycle Challenge, Magatinoka
15th-18th March: BDO 4 day Tour, Northland
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th-18th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
24th March: Grape Ride, Malborough
7th-9th April: TeA Junior Tour, Te Awamutu
14th-15th April: CRI Junior and Women’s Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
20th May: Laskey Cycles Manfeild 6 hour challenge
14th-22nd April: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
Monday, December 5, 2011
Three medal haul for New Zealand cyclists in World Cup
New Zealand has taken gold in the men's pursuit at the UCI World Cup in unusual circumstances, while claiming silver medals in two other races on an eventful second day in Colombia.
After running second to world champions Australia in yesterday's qualifying in the men's pursuit, the New Zealand quartet were awarded the gold medal after their opponents crashed out on the first straight.
The Australians were not awarded a restart and therefore the New Zealand team of Jesse Sergent, Sam Bewley, Aaron Gate and Marc Ryan won the gold medal.
No doubt the New Zealand team would have preferred to race as they prepare towards the big season ahead.
Earlier the women's team pursuit won the silver medal after world champions Great Britain proved too strong in the final. The Brits set the early pace to open up a gap of more than a second before the kiwi trio of Alison Shanks, Lauren Ellis and Jaime Nielsen clawed their way back. But the kiwis dropped Nielsen two laps from the finish with the Great Britain trio moving away for the win.
"We started in the first six laps really focussing on our own pace and setting out what we know we can do and then race them for the last six laps," said Lauren Ellis. "It was only the last two laps really that didn't go to plan. We still went out there to execute the best ride we could, and sometimes it is not always perfect."
Ellis said while there were no excuses, the group found this week tough after competing in the Oceania Championships last week before facing the 30-hour trip to Colombia.
"We raced on the Thursday night then flew our Friday. It's a long way over here. We got in on Sunday and then to race on Wednesday and Thursday is tough.
"It's just the start of our season and we are all in good shape and looking ahead now."
Manawatu sprinter Simon van Velthooven continued his powerful form to grab the silver medal in the men's 1000m time trial. He powered home in 1:01.160, which 3/100ths of a second outside the national record he set in last week's Oceania Championships.
Frenchman Francois Pervis took out the gold in 1:00.075 but van Velthooven put up his hand for a potential medal in next year's world championships in Melbourne.
The rest of the sprint team had less good fortune after former triple world junior champion Sam Webster crashed during the second lap of the team sprint after a puncture during qualifying. Teammate Eddie Dawkins was left with no room to manoeuvre and crashed also. It was initially thought the team were not allowed a re-run, but in face Webster's injuries, while not too serious, ruled him out of the competition.
The leading German team broke the world record in a time of 42.914, which was 35/100th of a second inside the old mark set by Great Britain at the Beijing Olympics, beating another German trio in the final.
New Zealand's starter Ethan Mitchell had the BikeNZ trio on a fast pace with the third quickest time for the first lap of 17.463s.
It has also been a mixed start for Shane Archbold in the men's omnium. He was third fastest in the flying lap in 13.173, which was another personal best after his 13.192 at last week's Oceania Championships.
He lost two laps to finish 22nd in the points race and was one of three riders disqualified for racing infractions in the elimination race.
Results:
Women's team pursuit, 3000m gold medal ride: Great Britain 3:31.835, 1; New Zealand (Lauren Ellis, Jaime Nielsen, Alison Shanks) 3:37.072, 2. Bronze ride: USA 3:44.274, 3; Lithuania 3:55.010, 4.
Men's omnium:
Flying lap: Bryan Coquard (FRA) 13.128, 1; Zach Bell (CAN) 13.155, 2; Shane Archbold (NZL) 13.173, 3.
Points race: Ho Kwok (HKG) 64, Eloy Teruel Rivira (ESP) 56, Lasse Hansen (DEN) 52. Archbold 22nd.
Elimination race: Coquard 1, Michael Freiberg (AUS) 2, Gijs van Hoecke (BEL) 3. Also: Archbold dsq.
Men's 100m time trial: Francois Pervis (FRA) 1:00.075, 1; Simon Van Velthooven (NZL0 1:01.160, 2; Filip Ditzel (CZE) 1:02.009, 3.
Men's team pursuit, 4000m, gold medal ride: New Zealand (Jesse Sergent, Marc Ryan, Sam Bewley, Aaron Gate) 1, Australia dnf, 2. Bronze medal:
Men's team sprint: Germany 43.311, 1; (World Record); Team ERD (Germany) 44.230, 2; Venezuela 43.991, 3. New Zealand dnf.
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
World class ride for Shanks in world cup victory
New Zealand cyclist Alison Shanks produced another world class performance to win the individual pursuit at the UCI World Cup in Colombia today.
Shanks, who slashed her own previous best at the Oceania Championships last week, recorded another 3m 28s ride at the partially outdoor velodrome in Cali.
She defeated Great Britain's Wendy Houvenaghel, part of the world team pursuit champion trio, with a superb display, clocking 3:28.994.
The Otago rider was delighted with her second 3:28 effort, especially replicating her best time after the arduous travel and heavy early season racing schedule.
"Not only was it a good ride, it was evenly executed. I wanted to firstly go out and beat Wendy and win the gold medal but to do so and record such a fast time as well and it's day three after the team pursuit ... I am stoked," said Shanks.
"Cali is also a fast track but there's a bit of wind so you have to be smart how you ride it. It shows I am fit and it's a great way to kick off the season."
The New Zealander, usually a conservative starter, was on top throughout in the 3000m final, ahead by 0.5sec at the 1000m mark and had the race under control to be two seconds clear at the 2000m.
Shanks topped qualifiers in the morning session with a 3:32.184 with Houvenaghel more than a second behind and six seconds back to the next fastest.
"This morning Wendy went out fast and was still ahead at the 2km mark. We thought she would do the same tonight. I knew I was strong to bring it home in the last km but as it turned out I was ahead for most of the race and so I am absolutely stoked with the ride I put together tonight."
Shanks said it did not make up for the disappointment of their loss in yesterday's team pursuit where they were beaten by the Houvenaghel –led Great Britain team.
"I think we have learned a lot from that. In the team pursuit you have to push the boundaries to go faster and that's what we have to do in Olympic year. When you are riding on those limits, sometimes they don't come off but you have to keep pushing the boundaries and hope on race day it comes together.
"We've learned a lot from that. We will take things from it and move forward."
Joanne Kiesanowski has enjoyed her first event win on the first day of the women's omnium. The Christchurch professional was eighth in the flying lap, lowering her personal best for a second time in a week to 14.655s. She was 13th in the points race before recording a breakthrough victory with a brilliant ride in the elimination race, holding off world medallist Tara Whitten (CAN) in the final sprint.
Manawatu's Simon van Velthooven finished 13th in the B final of the men's keirin. The Oceania champion was closed out of any real racing real estate. Earlier he was relegated in the semifinal for not holding his line, after finishing third across the line.
It proved a disappointing competition for world omnium silver medallist Shane Archbold who along with two other riders was disqualified during the points race yesterday and under the rules, was unable to contest the rest of the programme.
The World Cup finishes tomorrow.
Results:
Women's 3000m individual pursuit, gold medal ride: Alison Shanks (NZL) 3:28.994, 1; Wendy Houvenaghel (GBR) 3:33.698, 2. Bronze ride: Kalitovska Lesya (UKR) 3:35.983, 3; Sarah Kent (AUS) 3:41.566, 4.
Qualifying: Shanks 3:32.847, 1; Houvenaghel 3:33.633, 2; Lesya 3:38.068, 3; Kent 3:38.835, 4.
Women's Omnium, flying lap: Sarah Hammer (USA) 143.279, 1; Huang Li (CHN) 14.361, 2; Tara Whitten (CAN) 14.455, 3. Also: Joanne Kiesanowski (NZL) 14.655, 6.
Points race: Whitten 30 points, 1; Hammer 28, 2; Malgarzata Wojtyra (POL) 23, 3. Also: Kiesanowski 4, 13.
Elimination: Kiesanowski 1, Whitten 2, Passcale Jeuland (FRA) 3.
Points after three events: Whitten 6 points, 1; Hammer 7, 2; A Trebaite (LTU) 19, 3. Also: Kiesanowski 22, 6.
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
Kiesanowski finishes 8th in World Cup omnium
Christchurch cyclist Joanne Kiesanowski has finished eighth in the omnium on the final day of the UCI World Cup in Colombia.
Kiesanowski had three solid performances on the second day, finishing 12th in the individual pursuit, 11th in the scratch race and 12th in the 500m time trial.
Her effort was highlighted with the win in the elimination race on the first day.
World champion Sarah Hammer (USA) took out the omnium from Canada's Tara Whitten.
Meanwhile sprinters Eddie Dawkins and Sam Webster bowed out of the men's sprint in the round of eight. The pair qualified in the competitive field with Dawkins (Invercargill) 10th fastest in 10.268 and Webster 13th fastest in 10.326.
Dawkins lost in the round of eight to Germany's Rene Enders and Webster went out to Trinidad's Njisane Phillip.
The next round of the World Cup is next month in Beijing.
Results:
Women's omnium, round 4, individual pursuit: Tara Whitten (CAN) 3:30.222, 1; Sarah Hammer (USA) 3:30.494, 2; Laura Trott (GBR) 3:33.180, 3. Also: Joanne Kiesanowski (NZL) 3:44.269, 12.
Scratch race: Hammer 1, Li Huang (CHN) 2, Min Lee (TPE) 3. Also: Kiesanowski 11.
500m time trial: Trott 35.378, 1; Austine Trebaite (FRA) 35.813, 2; Mel Hsiao (TPE) 36.087, 3. Also: Kiesanowski 36.813, 12.
Overall points: Hammer 14, 1; Whitten 28, 2; Trott 29, 3. Also: Kiesanowski 57, 8.
Men's sprint qualifying: Eddie Dawkins (NZL) 10.268, 10; Sam Webster (NZL) 10.326, 13.
Round of 8: Dawkins lost to Rene Enders (GER), Webster lost to Njisane Phillip (TRI).
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
Friday, December 2, 2011
Crash mars qualifying effort for BikeNZ sprint team
Crash mars qualifying effort for BikeNZ sprint team
The New Zealand cycling sprint team crashed out during qualifying at the UCI World Cup in Cali today.
Former triple world junior champion Sam Webster crashed during the second lap of the team sprint after he rolled a tyre off the rim during the qualifying for the team sprint. Teammate Eddie Dawkins was left with no room to manoeuvre and crashed also. Webster received some grazing but was otherwise unhurt.
Unfortunately the team were not awarded a restart and are out of the competition with two teams from Germany recording the fastest times. The leading German team broke the world record in a time of 42.914, which was 35/100th of a second inside the old mark set by Great Britain at the Beijing Olympics.
New Zealand's starter Ethan Mitchell had the BikeNZ trio on a fast pace with the third quickest time for the first lap of 17.463s.
It has also been a mixed start for Shane Archbold in the men's omnium. He was third fastest in the flying lap in 13.173, which was another personal best after his 13.192 at last week's Oceania Championships.
He then suffered in the points race, losing two laps to finish 22nd. He is currently 10th after two events.
The evening sessions is set to start at 1pm (NZ time).
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
Thursday, December 1, 2011
BikeNZ team pursuit cyclists into World Cup finals
New Zealand are through to the gold medal rides in both men's and women's team pursuit at the UCI World Cup in Cali, Colombia.
The women's team were the fastest in the heats of the 3000m team pursuit, while the men were second fastest behind world champions Australia.
Unusually the team pursuit time trials were run on the evening, with medals to be decided tomorrow night.
The women's trio of Alison Shanks, Jaime Nielsen and Lauren Ellis clocked 3:24.005 on a windy Cali Velodrome which is roofed but open to the elements on the sides.
New Zealand will ride off against Great Britain in the final tomorrow afternoon (NZ time) with the British boasting two of their world champion squad in the line-up.
World champion silver medallists USA, with two of their three riders back, will take on Lithuania for the bronze medal with the much vaunted Australian and Canadian teams missing out.
World champions Australia were the class of the field in the men's qualifying when they clocked 4:02.739 in the windy conditions. Their line-up included world pursuit champion Jack Bobridge and fellow world champions Rohan Dennis and Michael Hepburn in their squad.
The New Zealand quartet of Jesse Sergent, Sam Bewley, Marc Ryan and Aaron Gate were second fastest in 4:04.612, comfortably ahead of Colombia and Denmark who will fight it out for the bronze medal.
Tomorrow's first full day of competition includes the first day of the men's omnium, team sprint, men's kilo time trial and finals of the team pursuit.
Results, World Cup, Cali:
Team pursuit qualifying, men: Australia 4:02.739, 1; New Zealand 4:04.612, 2; Colombia 4:06.118, 3; Denmark 4:06.794, 4.
Team pursuit qualifying, women: New Zealand 3:24.005, 1; Great Britain 3:24.849, 2; USA 3:26.027, 3; Lithuania 3:26.468, 4.
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
Hastings Sunday Ride 4th December
Leaving outside rebel sport Heretaunga Street - 8:00am
Waimarara Road, Mareatotora Road to end of road (Extended seal may now be close to Waimarama) and return via Tuki Tuki (90 - 100 km)
Waimarara Road, Mareatotora Road to end of road (Extended seal may now be close to Waimarama) and return via Tuki Tuki (90 - 100 km)
Saturday Racing: 3rd December 2011
Circuit: Valley/Raukawa
Venue: Bridge Pa School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: A-D 66km; E-G 32km
Race Starter: David Barclay
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Please remember to swipe your transponder at the race trailer before each Saturday race. If you don’t swipe your transponder, you can not expect a result.
Venue: Bridge Pa School
Registration: 1pm
Race start time: 2pm
Distance: A-D 66km; E-G 32km
Race Starter: David Barclay
Race Day Emergency Phone: 027 426 6895
Please remember to swipe your transponder at the race trailer before each Saturday race. If you don’t swipe your transponder, you can not expect a result.
Thursday Series Begins
Every Summer, Ramblers also holds short evening races on Thursdays starting from 6pm.
This Thursday, 1st December, the first Ohiti Road ITT is being held.
Next Thursday, 8th December, will be the first Swamp Road ITT.
This Thursday, 1st December, the first Ohiti Road ITT is being held.
Next Thursday, 8th December, will be the first Swamp Road ITT.
Rider Behaviour and Protocol
A reminder that the Spring Series brought up several issues around club expectations of our members. Individuals and grades received warnings, disqualifications and sanctions for interferring in the race outcome for other grades; for behaviour in sprints; and for breaking NZ Road and RCC rules (such as crossing the white line).
Riders have had to be reminded about fundemental protocol such as using toilet facilities at our venues (rather than school or church grounds) or paying the full race fee in NZ money (rather than short-changing or using tokens and foreign coin).
We look forward to a Summer Series free of such behaviours with a focus what the club is fundementally about - safe and challenging Saturday racing.
Riders have had to be reminded about fundemental protocol such as using toilet facilities at our venues (rather than school or church grounds) or paying the full race fee in NZ money (rather than short-changing or using tokens and foreign coin).
We look forward to a Summer Series free of such behaviours with a focus what the club is fundementally about - safe and challenging Saturday racing.
New Look on the Net
We are continuing to upgrade our internet profile and are looking for someone to help create an exciting mini video about the RCC and bike racing in the Bay.
If you think you might be able to help or provide video clips, contact Su Daniel via info@ramblers.co.nz or leave a message on our Facebook page.
If you think you might be able to help or provide video clips, contact Su Daniel via info@ramblers.co.nz or leave a message on our Facebook page.
Renew Your Membership Now
A special eNews came out a few days agoto explain and encourage membership renewal.
Please ensure your have rejoined Ramblers and have paid your fees by the end of January.
Your transponder will NOT be entered into the 2012 database until confirmation of fully paid membership is received.
Riders who have not renewed their membership by February may find themselves unable to start a race.
There are TWO ways to Apply for Membership
1. Online
Go to https://memberdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=login&OrgID=6346
Renewing members must login before completing the online form.
If you do not know your BikeNZ password and user name either contact BikeNZ or email info@ramblers.co.nz, including your full name and birth date to request these.
If you renew online, please check that your contact details are current.
2. Manually
Download an application form from the RCC club website http://www.ramblers.co.nz/membership.asp
Complete and return this along with ALL relevant fees (including the BikeNZ component) to the Ramblers Cycling Club.
Do NOT post to BikeNZ unless you are applying for either a Technical Licence, or an International Licence Upgrade.
Where possible, please give a street address as well as a postal address as this helps with administration of mail-outs (which are sometimes hand-delivered).
Please ensure your have rejoined Ramblers and have paid your fees by the end of January.
Your transponder will NOT be entered into the 2012 database until confirmation of fully paid membership is received.
Riders who have not renewed their membership by February may find themselves unable to start a race.
There are TWO ways to Apply for Membership
1. Online
Go to https://memberdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=login&OrgID=6346
Renewing members must login before completing the online form.
If you do not know your BikeNZ password and user name either contact BikeNZ or email info@ramblers.co.nz, including your full name and birth date to request these.
If you renew online, please check that your contact details are current.
2. Manually
Download an application form from the RCC club website http://www.ramblers.co.nz/membership.asp
Complete and return this along with ALL relevant fees (including the BikeNZ component) to the Ramblers Cycling Club.
Do NOT post to BikeNZ unless you are applying for either a Technical Licence, or an International Licence Upgrade.
Where possible, please give a street address as well as a postal address as this helps with administration of mail-outs (which are sometimes hand-delivered).
Confirmation of Membership
Once your application has been confirmed (including payment), you will be entered into the Ramblers race and timing database.
However, it may take up to four weeks from the time the club receives your application until you receive your physical licence.
However, it may take up to four weeks from the time the club receives your application until you receive your physical licence.
The Hub EMC 3-day Tour: New Grade!
An invitation went out to clubs around the country today inviting women to enter the tour. In 2012 there will be two womens grade: Elite Women and B Women with prizes for Sprint, KOM and Winners.
If you are not riding but are available to support the club in January, there are still roles to be filled for marshals, drivers and mechanics.
Let Wally Woods (Event Director) know you are available by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz or telephone 845-2202
If you are not riding but are available to support the club in January, there are still roles to be filled for marshals, drivers and mechanics.
Let Wally Woods (Event Director) know you are available by e-mail at wally.woods@xtra.co.nz or telephone 845-2202
Hawke's Bay Trails Update and Feedback Opportunity
Date: Tuesday 6 December
Time: 2pm - 3.30pm
Place: HBRC Council Chamber, 159 Dalton St, Napier
RSVP: Drew Broadley, 068352632 or 0274458290 or drew@hbrc.govt.nz
Time: 2pm - 3.30pm
Place: HBRC Council Chamber, 159 Dalton St, Napier
RSVP: Drew Broadley, 068352632 or 0274458290 or drew@hbrc.govt.nz
The Rice Mountain Classic: 10th December, Wellington
For 2011 the following grades will be available:
A Men: 120km - A Women: 93km - B Grade: 93km - C Grade: 59km
Entry Fee: $50 ($10 Late fee for all entries on the day)
Race Start: 10am
Full Details and Entry Here: http://www.pnp.org.nz/road/Rice-Mountain-Classic/?-session=pnpv4:79493BC71b5ef1BE81jtV2A868FC
A Men: 120km - A Women: 93km - B Grade: 93km - C Grade: 59km
Entry Fee: $50 ($10 Late fee for all entries on the day)
Race Start: 10am
Full Details and Entry Here: http://www.pnp.org.nz/road/Rice-Mountain-Classic/?-session=pnpv4:79493BC71b5ef1BE81jtV2A868FC
Levin Track Carnival
Date: Sunday 11th December
Where: Levin Domain, Bath Street, Levin
Race cost: U15 $5; Over 15 $10
You can register now: Email Wayne gay.leahy@inspire.net.nz or Lisa lisaandrichard@slingshot.co.nz
There will be refreshments available at the prize-giving.
Where: Levin Domain, Bath Street, Levin
Race cost: U15 $5; Over 15 $10
You can register now: Email Wayne gay.leahy@inspire.net.nz or Lisa lisaandrichard@slingshot.co.nz
There will be refreshments available at the prize-giving.
Art Deco Weekend: Bicycle Belles
On Saturday February 18th the Bicycle Belles take part in Napier's Art Deco Weekend. Meet them at the Soundshell at 9.30am and proceed in a (dis)orderly fashion around to East Pier for refreshements.
Gold Coin donation for the Art Deco Trust.
Start thinking about your Deco Duds for this one - everyone (male, female, any age) is welcome to join this ride.
Gold Coin donation for the Art Deco Trust.
Start thinking about your Deco Duds for this one - everyone (male, female, any age) is welcome to join this ride.
Upcoming Events
4th December: BikeManawatu Track Carnival
9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland
10th December: Rice Mountain Classic
11th December: Telstra Clear Cycle Challenge, Auckland
11th December: Levin Track Carnival
27th-31st December: Tour de Vineyards, Tasman District
2012
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
11th January: Milford Mountain Classic
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012, Hastings
14th January: Round the Mountain, New Plymouth
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
21st January: Tour de Ranges, Auckland
21st-22nd January: WVCC 2Day Challenge, Martinborough
22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful, Central Hawkes Bay
25th-29th January: NZ Cycle Classic, Palmerston North
28th January: NZ Cycle Classic Gran Fondo, Palmerston North
4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill
11th- 12th February: Bev May Tour
12th-18th February: Wellington to Auckland 7 day Cycle Challenge
18th February: Art Deco Bicycle Belles Ride
18th February: The Rev, Hamilton
18th February: Moonshine Trail, Southland
22-24 February: "To Walk and Cycle" Conference, Hastings
22-26th February: NZ Women’s Tour, Manawatu
25th February: Bike Manawatu Women’s Ride
28th February - 3rd March: Rabodirect Age Group Track National Championship, Invercargill
3rd March: Karapoti Classic, Wellington
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
11th March: Kawhata Challenge, Waikato
11th March: Bush Cycle Challenge, Magatinoka
15th-18th March: BDO 4 day Tour, Northland
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th-18th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
24th March: Grape Ride, Malborough
7th-9th April: TeA Junior Tour, Te Awamutu
14th-15th April: CRI Junior and Women’s Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
20th May: Laskey Cycles Manfeild 6 hour challenge
14th-22nd April: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
9th December: RaboDirect Criterium National Championship, Auckland
10th December: Rice Mountain Classic
11th December: Telstra Clear Cycle Challenge, Auckland
11th December: Levin Track Carnival
27th-31st December: Tour de Vineyards, Tasman District
2012
6th-8th January: RaboDirect Elite and U23 Road National Championships
11th January: Milford Mountain Classic
13th-15th January: Hub EMC Tour 2012, Hastings
14th January: Round the Mountain, New Plymouth
21st January: GWALOOP, Gisborne/Wairoia
21st January: Tour de Ranges, Auckland
21st-22nd January: WVCC 2Day Challenge, Martinborough
22nd January: BR Turfreys Tour de Beautiful, Central Hawkes Bay
25th-29th January: NZ Cycle Classic, Palmerston North
28th January: NZ Cycle Classic Gran Fondo, Palmerston North
4th-6th February: Rabodirect Elite Track National Championship (includes Madison and U19 Omnium), Invercargill
11th- 12th February: Bev May Tour
12th-18th February: Wellington to Auckland 7 day Cycle Challenge
18th February: Art Deco Bicycle Belles Ride
18th February: The Rev, Hamilton
18th February: Moonshine Trail, Southland
22-24 February: "To Walk and Cycle" Conference, Hastings
22-26th February: NZ Women’s Tour, Manawatu
25th February: Bike Manawatu Women’s Ride
28th February - 3rd March: Rabodirect Age Group Track National Championship, Invercargill
3rd March: Karapoti Classic, Wellington
11th March: Tremain Coorporate Triathalon, Napier
11th March: Kawhata Challenge, Waikato
11th March: Bush Cycle Challenge, Magatinoka
15th-18th March: BDO 4 day Tour, Northland
15th-16th March: Oceania Road championships, Southland
17th-18th March: Ultimo Cycling CHB Junior Tour
24th March: Grape Ride, Malborough
7th-9th April: TeA Junior Tour, Te Awamutu
14th-15th April: CRI Junior and Women’s Tour
3rd-6th May: RaboDirect Road National Championship, Hastings
20th May: Laskey Cycles Manfeild 6 hour challenge
14th-22nd April: Tour of New Zealand
June-Sept (precise date to be confirmed): Oceania Masters Road Championships, Fiji
Monday, November 28, 2011
Renew Your Membership Now
It is that time of the year again - time to renew your membership with Ramblers and of course pay your subs.
If you are intending to race with RCC in 2012, please complete the form (details below).
Please ensure your have rejoined Ramblers and have paid your fees by the end of January.
Your transponder will NOT be entered into the 2012 database until confirmation of fully paid membership is received.
It is in your best interests to renew otherwise you will get no race result.
Riders who have not renewed their membership by the end of February may find themselves unable to start a race.
There are TWO ways to Apply for Membership
1. Online
Go to https://memberdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=login&OrgID=6346
Renewing members must login before completing the online form.
If you do not know your BikeNZ password and user name either contact BikeNZ or email info@ramblers.co.nz, including your full name and birth date to request these.
2. Manually
Download an application form from the RCC club website http://www.ramblers.co.nz/membership.asp
Complete and return this along with ALL relevant fees (including the BikeNZ component) to the Ramblers Cycling Club.
Do NOT post to BikeNZ unless you are applying for either a Technical Licence, or an International Licence Upgrade.
Confirmation of Receipt of Membership Application and Payment
Once your application has been confirmed (including payment), you will be entered into the Ramblers race and timing database.
However, it may take up to four weeks from the time the club receives your application until you receive your physical licence.
Torckler, Boyd take cycling victories in Taupo race
PureBlack Racing's Michael Torckler handled the tough conditions best in a solo win at the Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge today.
Strong winds made for a tough 160km race, with over half of the field being dropped in the first 10km.
Torckler was involved in the decisive break that caught early leaders Sam Horgan (Subway Pro Cycling) and Mike Northey (PureBlack Racing) at 60 km mark.
The 11-man break including Torckler's teammates Alex Ray and Taylor Gunman, and Subway Pro Cycling's Nick Lovegrove and Horgan established a five minute lead. Torckler
Torckler made a break with 80kms still remaining in a gutsy move before Wellington's Joseph Cooper bridged to the leader. However Torckler attacked again up the tough Hautepe Hill with Cooper unable to respond.
"It was a really strong headwind and they guys weren't that motivated to work together, so I attacked on the climb with 80 kms to go," said Torckler. "After I attacked again up Hautepe, the wind was blowing me around a wee bit when I was solo. It was worst in the last three kms."
Torckler crossed the line over two and a half minutes ahead of PureBlack Racing teammate Mike Northey with Cooper third.
Torckler has recovered well from a serious crash at the beginning of the year, adding the Taupo victory to his win in the K2 Cycle Challenge last month. He is looking ahead to the RaboDirect Elite Road National Championships in Christchurch next month and an international season with Pure Black Racing.
Meanwhile Waiuku's Kaytee Boyd flew in to Taupo after competing in the Oceania Track Championships in Invercargill to win the elite women's race.
The BikeNZ pursuit specialist made the decisive move on the Hatepe Hill when she broke clear in a bunch including Sonia Waddell (Cambridge), Mel Burke (Auckland), Emma Crum (Auckland), Keri-Ann Torckler (New Plymouth), and Rita Trotman (Christchurch).
They established a 50 second lead with Boyd showing the benefits of her track strength and speed to out-sprint her rivals for victory over Waddell and Burke. It marked a successful week for Waddell, the former Olympic rower, who won the international regional para-cycling pursuit title with visually-impaired fellow world champion partner Jayne Parsons at Invercargill this week.
RESULTS:
Elite Men, 160km: Michael Torckler (PureBlack Racing) 3.48.53, 1; Mike Northey (PureBlack Racing) 3.51.18, 2; Joseph Cooper (Wellington) 3.51.23, 3.
Elite Women, 100km: Kaytee Boyd (Waiuku) 3.04.38, 1; Sonia Waddell (Cambridge) 3.04.39, 2; Melanie Burke (Auckland) ST, 3.
For further information contact:
Sarah van Boheemen
BikeNZ
Summer Programme now available
Summer programme is now up and can be downloaded here: http://www.ramblers.co.nz/files/2012_summer.pdf
Friday, November 25, 2011
Sunday Rides
Remember the Ramblers Track Event at the Taupo Velodrome this Sunday 27th November.
For those not in Taupo Hastings Sunday ride leaving from outside Rebel Sport 8:00am
Long Ride: Waimarama Road, Kahuranakei , Kairakau Beach , Middle Road Return (115km).
Short ride: Waimarama Road, Kahuranakei return (50km)
Note New programme posted for Taradale Bunch Sunday Ride http://www.ramblers.co.nz/Files/taradalesunday_2011.pdf
Powerful squad named for cycling world cup
BikeNZ has selected a powerful 13-strong squad for next week's UCI World Cup in Colombia.
It is led by the record-setting riders who performed impressively at the Oceania Championships that finished in Invercargill last night.
The riders made an early exit from Invercargill this morning and will fly out of Auckland for the long haul to Cali later tonight.
The squad comprises the men's and women's team pursuit, men's and women's omnium and a men's sprint group.
The women's pursuit team is the same combination that went within 0.2s of the world record this week, comprising Alison Shanks, Lauren Ellis and Jaime Nielsen.
The men's pursuit quartet that set the fastest time in the world this year to date is Jesse Sergent, Sam Bewley, Aaron Gate and Marc Ryan.
World omnium silver medallist Shane Archbold has been selected, along with Joanne Kiesanowski, who is expected to travel despite withdrawing from the second day of the omnium yesterday on a precautionary basis after feeling unwell.
There are four sprinters heading to Cali comprising Sam Webster, Simon Van Velthooven, Ethan Mitchell and Eddie Dawkins.
"We wanted the riders to be in form for the Oceania Championships and we are pleased they responded with such good times on what were receptive conditions at the ILT Velodrome," said BikeNZ High Performance Director, Mark Elliott.
"The squad going to Cali mirrors those performances and those riders have put their hands up for selection. The riders not selected for Cali will have an opportunity at the World Cup next month in Beijing and at the camp in the New Year.
"We will be collating that information before selecting the team to compete at to the London World Cup in February and the World Championships in Melbourne in March.
"It is all part of the pathway programme that we have mapped out for our riders many months ago to ensure we leave no stone unturned within our resources to achieve the best possible results for the London Olympics.
"There's real depth and competition for spots inside the programme which is encouraging and we have to ensure all those riders have an opportunity to prove themselves. We have an objective and precise sports science programme to capture that information both in training and competition."
BikeNZ is expecting the riders' form to hold for the Cali World Cup, subject to the rigours of 30 hours travel and the open-air environment at the track.
"Many of the leading nations will have full strength teams at Cali so it will provide a reasonable litmus test on how we stack up."
BikeNZ is also delighted with the burgeoning depth in the programme, especially in the sprint arena where the women, led by Natasha Hansen and Katie Schofield, have emerged this week with world class times.
The squad for Cali is: Shane Archbold (Timaru), Sam Bewley (Rotorua), Eddie Dawkins (Invercargill), Lauren Ellis (Hinds), Aaron Gate (Auckland), Joanne Kiesanowski (Christchurch), Ethan Mitchell (Auckland), Marc Ryan (Timaru), Jaime Nielsen (Hamilton), Jesse Sergent (Feilding), Alison Shanks (Dunedin), Simon van Velthooven (Feilding), Sam Webster (Auckland).
Coaches: Tim Carswell (Christchurch), Dayle Cheatley (Wanganui), Justin Grace (Auckland). Team Leader: Stephen Connell.
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
OCEANIA TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS – DAY 4 WRAP 9pm
New Zealand's burgeoning sprint cycling programme received a thumbs up after a record-breaking week at the Oceania Track Championships in Invercargill tonight.
Twenty-year-old Aucklander Sam Webster capped their performances with a breakthrough victory in the men's sprint, beating off the challenge from Commonwealth Games kilo champion Scott Sunderland in two straight rides in the final at the ILT Velodrome.
BikeNZ riders have won all of the sprint events this week, usually the domain of the Australians, and set new national records in the sprint, team sprint and 1000m time trial in the process.
"Two years ago almost to the day we put in place some pretty lofty goals for this sprint programme. In terms of timing we are on track and in terms of performance we are way ahead of it," said BikeNZ national sprint coach Justin Grace.
"Everyone has improved this week. We've won every event and we have broken records. I am not getting too carried away yet because we have to compare ourselves against the best in the world in competition.
"But I am pleased with how we are progressing. More than that our women's programme is virtually tracking like the men did two years ago and we have other riders developing as well. It's quite exciting."
After keirin and time trial champion Simon Van Velthooven lowered the national record in sprint qualifying this morning to 10.217, Webster produced a world class 10.106 in the final ride to top qualifiers
He progressed unscathed through the elimination rounds and had too much speed for Sunderland in the finals.
"Happy does not go anywhere near far enough for that," a delighted Webster said. "Ecstatic, over-the-moon, use any adjective you want. It's something I've wanted for a long time. It's great to be able to bring the whole package to race day.
"I've earned an automatic start at the world championships and it's a big swag of Olympic points towards our sprint tally. It's been a great week for us. We've won every sprint event which has done our Olympic points a real boost and our confidence heading to Cali World Cup tomorrow."
Southland based sprinter Natasha Hansen produced the sizzle in the women's sprint qualifying with a sensational 11.366 which lowered the national record as well as the allcomers record for the track.
Earlier world junior championship medallist Stephanie McKenzie (Auckland) had broken the old mark with a 11.616 effort.
The two kiwis progressed solidly through the elimination rounds but found the more experienced Australians more than a handful. McKenzie lost in a decided third ride against Cassandra Kell for third place, and Hansen lost to Stephanie Morton in two straight rides in the final, after she was relegated in the second ride.
There was more success for the kiwis with Timaru's Shane Archbold showing his nous on the second day of the competition to win the six-discipline omnium.
The world champion silver medallist finished second in the individual pursuit behind a flying Westley Gough, and second to local rider Andrew van der Hayden in the 15km scratch race.
Hawkes Bay's Westley Gough produced a world class time of 4:19.720 to be fastest in the 4000m individual pursuit. Archbold (4:25.840) was second fastest, extending his lead in the competition ahead of Jason Allen (4:27.496).
Local rider van der Heyden took his chance to push clear with six laps to go in the scratch race. Archbold put on the after-burners two laps out and all-but chased down the Southlander but impressed with his second placing.
Gough again showed his talent with an excellent 1:03.044 effort to take out the final event, the 1000m time trial with Archbold achieving a personal best 1:03.207 for second.
That was enough for Archbold to claim the overall honours from Gough and Allen.
New Zealand interest in the women's omnium faded when top rider Joanne Kiesanowski withdrew with illness after a disappointing individual pursuit in the morning, well below her best.
It meant the women's contest became a two-horse race with triple world junior champion Amy Cure holding a lead over compatriot Ashlee Ankudinoff, a member of the world champion winning team pursuit last year.
Ankudinoff produced the goods today, winning all three events. She topped the 3000m individual pursuit in 3:38.649 from Cure, and sprinted clear with two laps remaining to claim the 10km scratch race with Cure second ahead of kiwi Sequoia Cooper.
With Cure leading by one point going into the 500m time trial, Ankudinoff produced a world class 35.893 to win from Cure and Canterbury junior Liz Steel. This brought the pair level on 11 points each, with Ankudinoff given the gold medal on a better accumulated total in the timed events.
Australian Katherine Bates was awarded the bronze on a similar countback from Southland's Cooper.
Earlier Daniel Ellison from Nelson took out the final of the under-19 men's keirin final, just holding out Australia's Tirian McManus.
The New Zealand team to contest next weekend's UCI World Cup in Cali will be named tomorrow morning.
Results:
Men's sprint qualifying: Sam Webster (NZL) 10.106, 1 (NZ Record); Scott Sunderland (AUS) 10.164, 2; Andrew Taylor (AUS) 10.181, 3; Simon van Velthooven (NZL) 10.217, 4; Peter Lewis (AUS) 10.227, 5; Eddie Dawkins (NZL) 10.232, 6; Ethan Mitchell (NZL) 10.287, 7; Jason Niblett (AUS) 10.323, 8; Dan Ellis (AUS) 10.337, 9; Mitchell Bullen (AUS) 10.420, 10; James Glasspool (AUS) 10.494, 11; Matt Archibald (NZL) 10.500, 12.
Eighth final: Webster bt Archibald, Sunderland bt Glasspool, Bullen bt Taylor, Ellis bt Van Velthooven, Lewis bt Niblett, Dawkins bt Mitchell. Repechage: Archibald 1, Van Velthooven 2, Mitchell 3; Glasspool 1, Taylor 2, Niblett 3.
Quarterfinals: Webster bt Glasspool 2-0, Sunderland bt Archibald 2-0, Bullen bt Dawkins 2-1. Lewis bt Ellis 2-1. Semifinal: Webster bt Lewis 2-0, Sunderland bt Bullen 2-1. Third-fourth: Bullen bt Lewis 2-0. Final: Webster bt Sunderland 2-0.
Omnium, event 4, 4000m individual pursuit: Westley Gough (NZL) 4:19.720, 1; Shane Archbold (NZL)4:25.840,2; Jason Allen (NZL) 4:27.496, 3; Myron Simpson (NZL) 4:30.240, 4; Edward Bissaker (AUS) 4:32.912, 5; Cameron Karwowski (NZL) 4:33.445, 6.
Event 5, Scratch race, 15km: Andrew van der Heyden (Southland) 1, Archbold 2, Bissaker 3.
Event 6, 1000m time trial: Gough 1:03.044, 1; Archbold 1:03.207, 2; Karwowski 1:03.874, 3.
Final points: Archbold 13 points, 1; Gough 23, 2; Allen 25, 3.
Under-19 Keirin final: Daniel Ellison (NZL) 1, Tirian McManus (AUS) 2, Chad Elliston (Auckland) 3.
Women:
Sprint qualifying: Natasha Hansen (NZL) 11.366, 1 (NZ Record); Stephanie Morton (AUS) 11.415, 2; Stephanie Mckenzie (NZL) 11.616, 3; Katie Schofield (NZL) 11.790, 4; Cassandra Kell (AUS) 11.897, 5; Rikki Belder (AUS) 12.203, 7; Maddison Law (AUS) 12.356, 11; Vanessa Quinn (NZL) 12.537, 8.
Quarterfinal: Hansen bt Quinn 2-0, Morton bt Law 2-0, Mckenzie bt Beldeer 2-0, Kell bt Schofield 2-0. Semifinal: Hansen bt Kell 2-0, Morton bt McKenzie 2-0. Third-fourth: Kell bt McKenzie 2-1. Final: Morton bt Hansen 2-0.
Omnium, event 4, 3000m individual pursuit: Ashlee Akuninoff (AUS) 3:38.649, 1; Amy Cure (AUS) 3:39.984, 2; Katherine Bates (AUS) 3:43.384, 3; Racquel Sheath (NZL) 3:48.847, 4; Sequoia Cooper (NZL) 3:48.847, 5; Joanne Kiesanowski (NZL) 3:49.182, 6.
Event 5, scratch race, 10km: Ankudinoff 1, Cure 2, Cooper 3.
Event 6, 500m time trial: Ankudinoff 35.893, 1; Cure 37.361, 2; Elizabeth Steel (NZL) 37.512, 3.
Final points: Ankudinoff 11, 1; Cure 11, 2; Bates 29, 3; Cooper 29, 4.
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Westley Produces World Class Time 4000M IP
The records kept tumbling on the final morning of qualifying at the Oceania Track Cycling Championships in Invercargill today.
It was the chance for the sprinters to shine, with four New Zealand records broken at the ILT Velodrome.
New Zealand's Natasha Hansen, the former Cantabrian now living in Southland, not only celebrated a new national and allcomers record in qualifying, but heads into the sprint final tonight where she will meet Australian Stephanie Morton, after both won their semifinals in two straight rides.
Auckland's Sam Webster, like Hansen, set a new national and allcomers record in qualifying and forced his way through to the final where he will meet the Commonwealth Games kilo gold medallist, Scott Sunderland (Australia).
Keirin champion Simon Van Velthooven set things alight in the early stages with a New Zealand record performance, clocking 10.217 in qualifying, inside his previous best of 10.35. Australian Andrew Taylor went quicker at 10.181 – to be close to the previous quickest time on the track of 10.154 set by compatriot Mark French.
The starter in New Zealand's team sprint combination, Ethan Mitchell set a personal best 10.287 to continue his strong form, with Eddie Dawkins clocking 10.232.
It took to the second last rider to set the morning alight when top kiwi sprinter Webster set a stunning 10.106s, which broke the record Van Velthooven had set early, as well as the all-comers record for the track.
Young kiwi sprinter Katie Schofield from Dunedin set the tone in the women's sprint qualifying with a personal best 11.790, which was her first time under the 12 second barrier.
The big move came from world junior sprint silver medallist Stephanie McKenzie from Auckland who set a superb 11.616, faster than her medal winning performance in Moscow and under the previous New Zealand record held by Hansen.
But Hansen answered the call when she produced a sensational 11.366 which lowered the national record as well as the allcomers record for the track.
The 2010 team pursuit world champion Ashlee Akuninoff (Australia) produced a strong 3:38.649 to claim the win in the fourth event of the women's omnium, the 3000m individual pursuit. She led home compatriot Amy Cure, the 2010 junior world champion and record holder who clocked 3:39.984.
Co-leader in the competition overnight, Joanne Kiesanowski (NZL) felt unwell today and accordingly did not have a strong performance, finishing sixth fastest to slip down the overall leaderboard behind the two Australians with two events remaining tonight.
Hawkes Bay rider Westley Gough produced a world class time of 4:19.720 to be fastest in the 4000m individual pursuit.
Shane Archbold (4:25.840) was second fastest and has extended his lead in the competition to five points over Gough with Jason Allen (4:27.496) third on 15 points.
For further information contact:
IAN HEPENSTALL
Media Liaison, BikeNZ High Performance
Sports Media NZ Ltd
OCEANIA TRACK CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS – DAY 3 WRAP
Big Manawatu sprinter Simon Van Velthooven showed real maturity in his young career with a superb victory in keirin on the third night of finals in Invercargill tonight.
The 22-year-old produced a massive effort in the final thrust at the line to edge out Australian champion Scott Sunderland.
It was van Velthooven's third gold medal this week after national records in winning the team sprint and 1000m time trial.
Van Velthooven has been the fourth rider among the burgeoning sprint group but his performances have forced him into real consideration for next year's London Olympics.
"This year I did not go to Japan to race in the professional series and that was a good thing," Van Velthooven said. "It allowed me to train in Europe with the guys, then race in the US and come back and really prepare well.
"I knew if I got behind Sunderland I would get boxed in and not get over him. But I just held there for two laps on his wheel. I lost some ground in the corners but made it up in the straights. I knew with my kilo performance that I could hang in there.
"To be fair even at the last corner I was behind but that's great to get up."
Sunderland finished second with compatriot Peter Lewis third with the other kiwi Eddie Dawkins unable to get clear air.
Earlier world silver medallist Shane Archbold showed speed and skill to claim the lead after three events of the men's omnium at the ILT Velodrome.
Archbald (Timaru) produced a personal best to win the Flying Lap and disappointed for fifth in the Points race earlier in the day, before bouncing back to win the Elimination race with an assured display.
After three races he leads on seven points with fellow kiwis Cameron Karwowski and veteran Jason Allen sharing second on 12 points, Westley Gough on 13 and the leading Australian Edward Bissaker on 14.
Canterbury professional Joanne Kiesanowski proved her super-consistent self with three second placings to be second overall on six points, sandwiched one point behind Amy Cure and two ahead of her Australian teammate Ashlee Ankudinoff.
Kiesanowski produced a personal best to finish behind world champion pursuiter Ankudinoff in the Flying Lap, with the kiwis' 14.795 a personal best.
Cure dominated the points race, getting away in a break to put a lap on the field mid-race which set her up for the win, but Kiesanowski showed so much nous to finish second.
Again Kiesanowski was classy throughout the Elimination but the explosive Cure held her off in the final sprint for the win.
The men's under-19 New Zealand combination of Hayden McCormick, Tom Beadle, Kristoff Ford and Dylan Kennett smashed the national record in winning their 4000m final over Australia, clocking 4:11.339.
The young kiwi rider came back to win the under-19 10km scratch race when he held out the world junior omnium champion Caleb Ewan by 5/1000th of a second on the photo finish.
It capped a great week for Kennett, with the Waimate teenager picking up four gold medal, with three of then won in national records.
The evening was completed with a superb men's 30km points race, won brilliantly in the final sprint by Southland star Tom Scully. The Garmin development team professional edged out New Zealand representative Aaron Gate in the last sprint of the night to finish one point clear.
The championships conclude tomorrow with the completion of the omnium competition and sprints for men and women.
Results:
Men:
Omnium, Flying Lap: Shane Archbold (NZL) 13.192, 1; Cameron Karwowski (NZL) 13.289, 2; Westley Gough (NZL) 13.349, 3.
Points race, 30km: Marc Ryan (NZL) 43 points, 1; Jason Allen (NZL) 32, 2; Gough 31, 3.
Elimination: Shane Archbold (NZL0 1, Cameron Karwowski (NZL) 2, Jason Allen (NZL) 3.
Points after three rounds: Archbold 7, Karwowski and Allen 12, Gough 13, Edward Bissaker (AUS) 14, Myron Simpson (NZL) 17, Marc Ryan (NZL) 18, Scott Law (AUS) 21, Andrew van der Heyden (Mid South Canterbury) 27, Regan Sheath (Southland) 28.
Keirin, semifinals1: Simon Van Velthooven (NZL) 1, Andrew Taylor (AUS) 2, Dan Ellis (AUS) 3. Semifinal 2: Eddie Dawkins (NZL) 1, Peter Lewis (AUS) 2, Scott Sunderland (AUS) 3. Final: Van Velthooven 1, Sunderland 2, Lewis 3, Andrew Taylor (AUS) 4, Dan Ellis (AUS) 5, Eddie Dawkins (NZL) 6.
30km Points Race: Tom Scully (Southland) 49 points, 1; Aaron Gate (NZL) 48, 2; Sam Bewley (NZL) 18, 3.
Under-19 Sprint, qualifying: Alex Radzikiewicz (AUS) 10.984, 1; Daniel Ellison (NZL) 11.084, 2; Zac Williams (NZL) 11.188, 3. Quarterfinal: Bryan Clemen (FRA) BT Williams, Mat Beazley bt Harrison Perriam (NZL), Radzikiewicz bye, Ellison bye. Semifinals: Radzikiewicz bt Beazley 2-0, Clemen bt Ellison 2-0. Third-fouth: Ellison bt Beazley 2-1. Final: Radzikiewicz bt Clemen 2-1.
4000m team pursuit, qualifying: New Zealand 1 (Hayden McCormick, Tom Beadle, Kristoff Ford, Dylan Kennett) 4:17.770, 1; Australia (Caleb Ewan, Tirian McManus, Reece Robinson, Jack McCulloch) 4:23.489, 2; New Zealand 2 (Alex Hooper, Hamish Schreurs, Mathew Zenovich, Tayla Harrison) 4:29.231, 3. Final: NZL 4:11.339, 1; Australia caught, 2.
Scratch race, 10km: Dylan Kennett (NZL) 1, Caleb Ewan (AUS) 2, Hamish Schreurs (NZL) 3.
Women:
Omnium, Flying Lap: Ashlee Ankudinoff (AUS) 14.423, 1; Joanne Kiesanowski (NZL) 14.795, 2; Amy Cure (AUS) 14.958, 3.
Points race, 20km: Cure 35 points, 1; Kiesanowski 20, 2; Ankudinoff 18, 3.
Elimination: Cure 1, Kiesanowski 2, Sequoia Cooper (NZL) 3.
Points after three rounds: Cure 5, Kiesanowski 6, Ankudinoff 8, Kate Bates (AUS) and Cooper 16, Liz Steel (Canterbury) and Racquel (NZL) 20, Alex Neems (NZL) 21, Brie Dutton (AUS) 30, Kathryn Jones (Otago) and Hannah Latta (Wellington) 32.
Under-19 Sprint, qualifying: Paige Paterson (NZL) 12.033, 1; Tenille Falappi (AUS) 12.216, 2; Alle Proud (AUS) 12.224, 3. Quarterfinals: Falappi bt Imogen Hones (AUS), Proud bt Victoria Steel (NZL), Rebecca Dunn (AUS) t Kate Dunlevey (NZL), Paterson bye. Semifinals: Paterson bt Dunn 2-0, Proud bt Falappi 2-1. Third-fourth: Falappi bt Dunn 2-0. Final: Paterson bt Proud 2-0.
For further information contact:
Ian Hepenstall
BikeNZ
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Saturday Racing: No Racing on 26th November
Please note there is no Saturday race on November 26th. There is a social ride based from Puketapu.
Puketapu School is an electoral polling booth, so to avoid congestion, please assemble at the Puketapu Domain (Dartmoor Road).
Unlike some previous social rides, this will be kept to a comfortable pace to suit all riders.
All the best for those of you travelling through to Taupo to complete the Great Lake Challenge.
Puketapu School is an electoral polling booth, so to avoid congestion, please assemble at the Puketapu Domain (Dartmoor Road).
Unlike some previous social rides, this will be kept to a comfortable pace to suit all riders.
All the best for those of you travelling through to Taupo to complete the Great Lake Challenge.
Ramblers Taupo Track Day: 27th November
RCC has the Taupo track available for Sunday 27th of November for our 6th annual "Try the Track" day, from 10am till 2pm.
If you don't have a track bike the club will have bikes there to be used. There is no better way to spin your legs out after your big ride on the Saturday.
Just turn up and have a go. It’s LOADS of fun!
Queries to ivar.hopman@teamcoach.net.nz
If you don't have a track bike the club will have bikes there to be used. There is no better way to spin your legs out after your big ride on the Saturday.
Just turn up and have a go. It’s LOADS of fun!
Queries to ivar.hopman@teamcoach.net.nz
The Summer Series - Want to Change Your Grade?
The Summer Series will be on the RCC website in the next week. Please read it carefully.
If you believe that you would like to change grades, (or prefer to remain in the grade you are in), contact Club Captain Hilary Green before the Summer Series commences.
If you believe that you would like to change grades, (or prefer to remain in the grade you are in), contact Club Captain Hilary Green before the Summer Series commences.
Elections this Weekend: What do the parties say about cycling?
United Future will support the Ministry of Transport and city councils to promote and cater for the safety of cyclists through the establishment of cycle lanes in areas where this is practical. http://www.unitedfuture.org.nz/
Green Party will continue to support the National CycleWay Project and promote a rebalancing of the transport budget to see less money spent on roads, and more money spent on walking and cycling infrastructure: greater investment is desperately needed in cycling infrastructure http://www.greens.org.nz/
Labour Party will promote walking and cycling as credible active transport options. http://www.ownourfuture.co.nz/
National Party will continue with the National CycleWay project, as well as promote cycle safety on roads and cycling as a viable transport option http://www.national.org.nz/
ACT: ? http://www.act.org.nz/
Maori Party: ? http://maoriparty.org/
Mana Party: ? http://mana.net.nz/
Green Party will continue to support the National CycleWay Project and promote a rebalancing of the transport budget to see less money spent on roads, and more money spent on walking and cycling infrastructure: greater investment is desperately needed in cycling infrastructure http://www.greens.org.nz/
Labour Party will promote walking and cycling as credible active transport options. http://www.ownourfuture.co.nz/
National Party will continue with the National CycleWay project, as well as promote cycle safety on roads and cycling as a viable transport option http://www.national.org.nz/
ACT: ? http://www.act.org.nz/
Maori Party: ? http://maoriparty.org/
Mana Party: ? http://mana.net.nz/
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